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For young cricketers
A relatable story for players who have felt the sting of a duck, the nerves of selection or the weight of trying to prove themselves.
New cricket novel by Coach Clinton Moodley
Beyond the Boundary
A novel about cricket, character and courage.
When Ethan walks back after a first-ball duck, the scoreboard says one thing. His heart says another. This is the story of a young cricketer, a father learning to love without pressure, and a coach who knows the biggest lessons happen beyond the rope.
- Sports fictionBuilt around the emotional world of cricket.
- For familiesA story parents and young players can discuss together.
- Coach-ledWritten by the founder and head coach of CM Cricket Academy.
- Reflection guidesIncludes parent, coach and player discussion pages.
The story hook
The pressure of one innings. The courage to become more than a score.
Beyond the Boundary turns cricket into a powerful story about identity, resilience, mentorship and the quiet moments that shape a young player.
Ethan Parker loves the game. But when expectation grows heavier than joy, cricket begins to ask questions no scoreboard can answer. Through disappointment, selection pressure, family tension and the guidance of a wise coach, Ethan has to rediscover why he plays.
Why readers will care
A cricket book with a heart bigger than the boundary.
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For parents
A warm, honest look at the drive home, the pressure we never mean to place, and the love children need after hard days.
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For coaches
A mentor-driven story that reminds coaches they are not only building cricketers. They are helping shape people.
Inside the book
Four parts, 31 chapters and practical reflection sections.
The novel follows Ethan from the joy of his first bat through the storms of pressure and back toward a deeper reason to play.
- Part One: The Scoreboard
- Part Two: The Storm
- Part Three: The Return
- Part Four: Beyond the Boundary
- Parent Reflection Guide
- Coach Discussion Guide
- Player Journal Pages
- About the Author
Sample moment
One ball does not get the final word.
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1 ball duck
“One ball, Ethan. Cricket gives you another one.”
A simple line from the beginning of the story becomes the heartbeat of the whole book.
Order your copy
Bring Beyond the Boundary to your home, team or cricket academy.
A meaningful gift for young players, cricket families, coaches and schools that care about character as much as performance.
- Paperback
- 329 pages
- First edition
- Sports fiction
Questions
For players, parents, coaches and cricket lovers.
The book works as a page-turning cricket novel and as a conversation starter for families, teams and academies.
Is this only for cricket players?
No. Cricket drives the story, but the bigger themes are confidence, pressure, family, mentorship and resilience.
What age group is it best for?
It is especially suited to young players, teens, parents, coaches and cricket families who understand the emotions of the game.
Can coaches use it with teams?
Yes. The reflection guide, coach discussion guide and player journal pages make it useful for academies, schools and team conversations.
What makes it different from a normal sports book?
It is not just about winning matches. It explores what happens after disappointment, how adults shape children, and why character lasts longer than a score.