Growth in Motion
The 16-Year-Old Writer
At just 16, Shiv began writing professionally, not for virality, but to spotlight the stories no one else was telling. Over the next few years, he published more than 300 articles, reaching over 4.5 million readers across various platforms, including Sportskeeda, CricXtasy, and CricTracker. His pieces focused on substance, not noise, crafting a space for sports storytelling that was thoughtful, human, and deeply rooted in context. It wasn’t about where the writing would lead, it was about what needed to be said.
75 Conversations That Weren’t Just Interviews
Across 75+ in-depth interviews, Shiv spoke with Olympic medalists, World Cup winners, and emerging stars, creating rare moments of candor with notable figures such as Viktor Axelsen, Thomas Briels, Amit Panghal, Hanuma Vihari, and Manasi Joshi. In 2019, long before they became household names, he profiled talents like Ruturaj Gaikwad and Tushar Deshpande, athletes flying under the radar who would later become key figures in Indian cricket. These weren’t just interviews; they were early signals of excellence before the world caught up.
Square The One: Backing Tomorrow’s Stars Today
In 2021, Shiv launched Square The One, a boutique representation agency built on conviction, not celebrity. The goal? To fight for domestic cricketers who had the talent but not the spotlight. Over 4 years, he represented 32 athletes, 8 reached the IPL, 2 played for India, and one female cricketer rose from unsold to the highest-paid player in the WPL 2025 auction. Many of these players were unknown, overlooked, and unsigned, until Shiv saw something in them that no one else did. He didn’t just manage talent, he helped write their story from the beginning.
Making of the Champions: A Book That Had to Be Written
Published at 20, Shiv’s debut book, Making of the Champions, is India’s first deep dive into the world of U19 cricket, the lesser-known foundation that shapes the country’s future stars. It captures not just performance but pressure: the weight of expectations, the grind of selection, and the journey from anonymity to greatness. Featuring stories, profiles, and behind-the-scenes access, the book remains a rare documentation of a vital ecosystem in Indian sport.
The Advisor Who Knows What Stories Need
Beyond sport, Shiv now works as a strategic advisor to individuals, startups, and creative thinkers, shaping communication, brand clarity, and long-term positioning. He doesn’t do “one-size-fits-all”; every advisory role is built on trust, deep context, and the ability to turn raw potential into something unforgettable. Whether it’s a campaign, a product, or a personal brand, if there’s a story, he helps make it matter.
