Shiva Shankara: The cricketer who made it single-handedly

Shiva Shankara, reigns supreme on the cricket field. With only one arm this all-rounder is unstoppable on the pitch. His passion and determination for the sport marks the success story of this spinner and batsman.

 

First Published Feb 4, 2019, 2:42 PM IST | Last Updated Feb 4, 2019, 2:42 PM IST

Shiva Shankara has only one-arm, but many achievements and oodles of confidence. He manages to bat, bowl and field with great agility. His determination to stay on the pitch wears out opponents. Shiva has been part of the India-A cricket team for the specially-abled and is a star of the Karnataka team for the specially-abled. He is trained and mentored by coach Irfan Sait, Karnataka Institute of Cricket, who believes he’s unstoppable and is headed for great success. Irfan is quite certain that he will be selected for the Indian team for people with special abilities. Here is the story of the spinner and match winner who has overcome challenges and is on the path of fulfilling his dream.