In Shehan Karunatilaka's 'Chinaman,' a mystery unfolds around the legendary Sri Lankan cricketer Pradeep Mathew. After 64 years of dedicated cricket spectating and arrack consumption, the ailing sports journalist WG Karunasena embarks on a quest to uncover the truth about Mathew's controversial career and sudden disappearance, sifting through conflicting accounts of his brilliance, arrogance, match-fixing allegations, and ethnic discrimination.

Why You Should Read?

• Delves into a captivating mystery surrounding a celebrated and enigmatic Sri Lankan cricketer.
• Explores themes of memory, identity, history, and the passionate world of sports through a unique narrative voice.
• Offers a humorous and poignant look at Sri Lankan society and its obsession with cricket.
• Engaging and accessible, even for readers with no prior knowledge or interest in cricket.