Baloo’s Big Win: How Palwankar Baloo Broke the Caste Barrier in Cricket

A unique biography that explores and celebrates the life of a Dalit sports icon who fought against social injustice.

‘Does anyone really win when not everyone gets to play?’

Right from his childhood, Baloo loved cricket. But he lived at a time when the rules of the game weren’t fair. Despite being a great bowler, he wasn’t allowed on the team because he was from a lower caste. Not one to give up easily, Baloo worked hard and was eventually picked to play on the team. But even after this, he wasn’t allowed to mix freely with his teammates.

Could Baloo overcome this obstacle and change the game of cricket?