City Scripts | Author in Conversation | Gully Gully by Aditya Iyer

Through the prism of cricket, Gully Gully unfolds as both a travelogue and a meditation on India's relationship with its beloved sport. At its heart, the book celebrates the spectators who breathe life into cricket, with each city orchestrating its own unique symphony during match days. While the sport remains unchanged, its cultural avatars multiply across geographies.
The discussion explored how the author's journey from national dailies to smaller publications enriched his storytelling. Stepping away from cushioned press boxes led him to unearth compelling narratives that rarely make it to prime time-tales of ordinary fans who move mountains to witness their cricketing gods.
The conversation also reflected on how the book serves as a portrait of cricket's storytellers: the writers, journalists, and personalities who live and breathe the sport. This led to broader reflections on sports writing as a craft that must balance the visceral thrill of the game with its deeper cultural impact.