The Commonwealth of Cricket: A Lifelong Love Affair with the Most Subtle and Sophisticated Game Known to Humankind is Ramachandra Guha’s deeply personal memoir and cultural history of cricket. Beginning with his childhood fascination with the game in the 1960s, Guha traces his lifelong relationship with cricket—as a fan, player, writer, historian, scholar and administrator.

The book follows cricket across schools, colleges, clubs, states and international cricket, while portraying local heroes, famous players and memorable matches. It also examines how cricket became deeply embedded in Indian society and culture, combining memoir, sporting history, reportage and social commentary.