{"product_id":"stumps-and-sovereignty-sufghan-sarwar-khan-9798895711866","title":"Stumps and Sovereignty: South Asian Cricket from Empire to the Digital Age","description":"\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sufghan Sarwar Khan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798895711866\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Success Publications Sar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/08\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 384\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.52lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.04d","brand":"Sufghan Sarwar Khan","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47520908771583,"sku":"9798895711866","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3ed23bf1-d5ee-4f9b-b21d-33df84b89a55.jpg?v=1762887695","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/stumps-and-sovereignty-sufghan-sarwar-khan-9798895711866","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}