Solly Adam - Beyond Boundaries: A Passionate Cricketer from Yorkshire (Paperback)

Solly Bhai’s house was a go-to place for many cricketers, and I am sure that in this

biography, there would be plenty of memorable stories that cricket lovers across the

world can look forward to - Sachin Tendulkar

Solly’s enthusiasm and energy was very infectious. He took me under his wings and

introduced me to his family and many fantastic people at the club. To say that this

experience at Batley enriched my life would be an understatement! - Paul Jarvis

Solly Bhai, a father figure, who nurtured me into a mature cricketer - VVS Laxman

Solly Adam - the knight in the shining armour - Shishir Hattangadi

Solly, a beloved figure in English leagues and an ardent cricket enthusiast, has

supported countless emerging cricketers - Mohinder (Jimmy) Amarnath

Solly has played the role of a Guardian Angel for countless cricketers over the past

five decades in England - Javed Miandad

I am sure this biography will be an inspiration for the generations to come. Iqbal

Qasim

Solly is the “Messiah of Cricketers.” - Yajurvindra Singh

When you think of Solly Adam and cricket, three words come to mind – Passion,

Enthusiasm and Confidence - Chris Pickles

Solly Bhaiya is a legend, and has been an inspiration for several legends, including

Indian cricketing legend -  Sachin Tendulkar. Farokh Engineer

Suleman Adam, popularly known as Solly Adam, is a towering personality in

Yorkshire cricketing circles. With his remarkable career that spans over four decades

in English leagues, Solly has left an indelible mark on the cricketers and cricket-

lovers alike, both as a competent cricketer himself, and a mentor who nurtured

numerous cricketers. Since his induction as league cricketer in 1964, which includes

his brief stint at Minor County Cricket, Solly's passion for the game has only

heightened with increased vigour. The title of the book, Beyond Boundaries, depicts

the life and times of Solly Adam in true blood and spirit. The book is peppered with

brilliant anecdotes that recounts his association with hundreds of star cricketers and

cricket legends across the world. This book also exemplifies the inspirational story of

a man with humble beginning, who makes his foray into a successful career as a

businessman, cricketer, and a philanthropist.

Vara Vantapati is a cricket enthusiast and a club cricketer from Bradford, England.

After working for various multinational corporations as an Oracle IT Consultant for

over 15 years, Vara developed a passion and an interest in writing, and he is now a

full-time sports writer. Having earned his MBA from Andhra University (India), he has

made England his home since 2010.