At the heart of Mumbai's bustling slums, two brothers, Manjunath (Manju) and Radha, face the pressures of adolescence and high-stakes cricket under their father's obsessive tutelage. Selection Day unfolds as Manju grapples with his own identity, talents, and desires, pitted against his brother's shadow and societal expectations. When Manju befriends Radha's charismatic rival, his worldview is shaken, prompting him to confront the choices that will define his future. Adiga's narrative brims with rich character portrayals, encapsulating the dreams and dramas of a family in modern India.