STUMPS AND SOVEREIGNTY

<p>With 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.</p><p></p><p>Spanning 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.</p><p>A meticulously researched deep dive where innovation strategy and culture coexist... the forward-facing look to the future is the best part.- Readers' Favorite</p><p>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</p>