{"product_id":"rising-from-the-choke-sunil-s-lautan-9798273485297","title":"Rising from the Choke: 27 Years of Triumph, Tragedy and Ultimate Redemption","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor nearly three decades, the South African Men's Cricket Team, the Proteas, carried an unbearable burden. Renowned globally for their breathtaking talent and dominance in early-stage matches, they were equally infamous for an agonizing pattern of collapse-a persistent \"choke\" that invariably crushed their World Cup aspirations in the pivotal quarter-finals, semi-finals, or finals of every International Cricket Council tournament.\u003cbr\u003eThis narrative delves into the heart of this enigma, tracing the team's tumultuous journey from the era of the all-white Springbok team to the inauguration of the inclusive, multi-racial Proteas. It explores the seismic cultural shift that brought together players of all colours, transforming the squad into a globally recognized force lauded for its unrivalled prowess in batting, bowling, and fielding.\u003cbr\u003eThe tension finally breaks on June 14th, 2025. After twenty-seven years of heartbreak, the Proteas seize their moment of cathartic redemption, exacting their long-awaited and glorious revenge on the former World Champions, Australia, in a dramatic, high-stakes final of the ICC World Test Championship. This is the definitive story of a national team that wrestled with its own history, defied its notorious legacy, and finally claimed its destiny.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sunil S. Lautan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798273485297\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/19\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 268\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d","brand":"Sunil S. Lautan","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50665436381439,"sku":"9798273485297","price":17.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/rising-from-the-choke-sunil-s-lautan-9798273485297","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}