R.

K Narayan
BEFORE THE
CHAPTER 3

MATCH
 R.K NARAYAN
RASIPURAM KRISHNASWAMI
NARAYAN
 Indian writer and novelist known for his work set in the
fictional South Indian town of Malgudi.
• The conflict between tradition and modernity
• The search for meaning in life
• The power of humor
• The beauty of the natural world
• THE IMPORTANCE OF FAMILY AND COMMUNITY

Narayan's work is a valuable contribution to the world of

literature. It is a reminder of the importance of human
connection, the power of imagination, and the beauty of
everyday life.
SWAMI AND FRIENDS - 1935
 Summary
THE CHAPTER "BEFORE THE MATCH" IS AN EXTRACT FROM THE
NOVEL SWAMI AND FRIENDS BY R.K. NARAYAN. THE CHAPTER
TELLS THE STORY OF SWAMINATHAN, A YOUNG BOY WHO IS A
MEMBER OF THE MALGUDI CRICKET CLUB. THE CLUB IS
SCHEDULED TO PLAY A MATCH AGAINST THE YOUNG MEN'S
UNION, AND SWAMINATHAN IS DETERMINED TO HELP HIS TEAM
WIN. HOWEVER, HE HAS NOT BEEN PRACTICING REGULARLY,
AND HE KNOWS THAT HE NEEDS TO IMPROVE HIS SKILLS IF HE
WANTS TO HELP HIS TEAM SUCCEED.