India's first Test series win in England in 1971 was epic and
magical, with a resonance far beyond the scorecards. The cricket
was riveting, with twists and turns right up to the last ball, and
the excitement was garnished by a baby elephant parading the
outfield of The Oval on the final day. The victory had immense
significance for a country that had gained independence from
Britain less than 25 years earlier and was tottering on the brink
of a history-defining war. In the background were the British
illusions of moral and cultural superiority even as decolonisation
went through its final phase. The Indians often accepted these
illusions as they struggled for the most basic necessities of life,
battling against poverty, malnutrition and illiteracy. Thus, the
victory provided a major equaliser for the national psyche.
Elephant in the Stadium examines the many reasons for the myth and
magic that still surround the triumph, including the complex
historical relationship between Britain and India.
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