{"product_id":"stumps-and-sovereignty-south-asian-cricket-from-empire-to-the-digital-age-9798895711866","title":"Stumps and Sovereignty: South Asian Cricket from Empire to the Digital Age","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Sufghan Sarwar Khan\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Success Publications Sar\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Success Publications Sar\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Cricket\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith analytical depth and cultural nuance, the author traces the journey of cricket from its imperial origins to its contemporary presence in digital media, global franchise leagues, and forward-looking innovations. Stumps and Sovereignty is not just a chronicle of matches or milestones; it is a study of how cricket has mediated identity, power, migration, and technology across South Asia and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpanning five centuries and multiple frontiers - from colonial outposts to streaming platforms, from Partition-era politics to hybrid cricket formats and the technological horizons of the 22nd century - the book offers a sweeping yet grounded narrative of cricket as a cultural force. It invites scholars, fans, and policymakers alike to reconsider the game's evolving role in shaping post-imperial society, digital belonging, and global imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A meticulously researched deep dive where innovation, strategy, and culture coexist... the forward-facing look to the future is the best part.\"- Readers' Favorite\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A book about cricket that's impressive and ambitious in scope and that largely succeeds in fusing together sport and politics without letting one overshadow the other. It could serve as a useful textbook for in-depth courses about the sport, especially one centered around South Asia\"- Independent Book Review\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46383874637975,"sku":"9798895711866","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798895711866.webp?v=1768781069","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/stumps-and-sovereignty-south-asian-cricket-from-empire-to-the-digital-age-9798895711866","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}