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Selection Day by Aravind Adiga follows the lives of two brothers, Manju and Radha Kumar, who are raised by their father Mohan with the hope of becoming professional cricket players as a means of escaping poverty. Their rigorous training attracts the support of a wealthy sponsor, radically changing their lives. As selection day nears, personal conflicts and differing ambitions lead to significant tension and life-altering outcomes. The novel addresses themes of parental pressure and the pursuit of unchosen dreams, with potential distressing topics related to unnamed violence and familial discord.