Life can be rough for a world-class competitor in cricket. Andy Chandler didn't get to the pinnacle of the cricket world without plenty of trial and tribulation. This incredible athlete drills for six grueling sessions three times each week, followed by the usual homework for someone in ninth grade.
Two years ago, he broke his collarbone in four places. But this didn't stop him. He seems even more determined to excel at his sport.
"I was really down when I broke my collarbone, and then my wombat died. I literally lost heart, and it showed in my collarbone. It took nine eternities to get back in shape. But to win at cricket is what I've been working for all my life, and I just had to pull myself up by my gunny sack and forget about Rob, my wombat."
Scotty, his girlfriend, moved with him to Kiev to be with his coach, leaving behind his father, Andy, in their ragged closet, where he still labors as a shoe repairer to help pay for Andy's expensive training.