Writers on their books Interview: From Tiger Pataudi to Virat Kohli, can 11 cricketers tell the story of independent India? Rajdeep Sardesai talks about cricket, inclusiveness in Indian sport and his latest book Democracy’s XI. Smitha Nair & Sujit Lad Nov 04, 2017 · 08:45 am Play Camera: Omkar Phatak | Producer: Astha Rawat We welcome your comments at letters@scroll.in. Rajdeep Sardesai Democracy's XI Virat Kohli Mahendra Singh Dhoni Bishen Singh Bedi Sachin Tendulkar Mohammed Azharuddin Rahul Dravid Palwankar Baloo