Indian footballer Sandesh Jhingan is set to turn author and is working on his first book while recuperating from an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury. It's been over three months that Jhingan has been out of action owing to the injury. "I am working on writing my first book. It's been in mind for quite some time. This time I have promised myself that I need to finish it off this year. It will be a collection of short stories," he said. "I have finished a couple of them and some more remain. I have also been writing poems for long, but they won't be a part of this book."

Jhingan had suffered the ACL tear during a friendly match between Kerala Blasters and NorthEast United FC in October last year. ACL is a key ligament that connects the thighbone (femur) to shinbone. It helps stabilize the knee joint. The 26-year-old said the surgery for the injury has gone well and asked about his return to action, Jhingan said, "It's better to come back stronger than sooner." "The surgery under Dr. Anant Joshi went off well. I was operated on November 7, 2019, and the rehab kicked off thereafter. "To achieve milestones, you need to be patient. So far I am happy with the progress and need to work more on getting back my strength."