The Delhi boy launched the book titled 'The Sky is the limit' in the presence of former India cricketers Rahul Dravid and Sanjay Manjrekar.
"I have always had this habit of writing diaries. I asked my uncle and he told 'why not write a book now'," Unmukt said here today.
"My advice to him is keep the focus. I saw him train at the camp at NCA before the Indian team left for the World Cup (at Townsville, Australia)," Dravid said.
Manjrekar said he was impressed with the no fear attitude of the current crop of young cricketers.
"He called me and I didn't take his call as I didn't have his number. But then he send me a text saying, "I am Unmukt Chand and I request you to be present during my book launch". I liked the fact that he had no fear despite I didn't know him. I have noticed that these young cricketers have no fear of anything," said Manjrekar.
a big role in the triumphant campaign.
"We have always believed that we could win the World Cup and our aim was to bring the Cup back," Unmukt said.
As captain of the side, Unmukt led by example as he scored a brilliant century in the title clash against Australia to guide his team to victory.
Son of a teacher, Unmukt began playing cricket at a tender age of six. Greatly encouraged by his father and his uncle, Unmukt steadily climbed the ranks until he won a spot in the Delhi team.
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