Life Lessons
Through the Game of Cricket
The First 10 Runs in Singles
The First 10 Runs in Singles is more than a book about cricket—it's a playbook for life. Drawing from the wisdom passed down between father and son and the strategic rhythms of the sport, this book offers 31 short, devotional-style chapters designed to inspire focus, resilience, and purpose.
Blending personal insight, professional experience, and spiritual encouragement, each chapter presents practical strategies that can be applied both on and off the field—whether you're navigating business challenges, life transitions, or your own inner growth.
Foreword
Sir Vivian Richards
West Indies Batsman and Captain | 1974–1991
“This book captures the way you should play an innings in a cautious manner; collecting the first 10 runs in singles and then building up your innings to accelerate later. There are deliveries that must be left aside and left alone. One should know what balls to leave, and which to play.”
About the Authors
Sam & James Thevanayagam
James Thevanayagam, Sam’s brother, began his cricket journey at St. Thomas’ Preparatory School in Colombo, Sri Lanka, where he opened the batting and kept wickets for the school team. He completed his London Advanced Level exams before graduating at the top of his class from Lanka Bible College in Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, with a degree in Theology. A lifelong supporter of the Sri Lanka Cricket Team, James remains a passionate student of the game.
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