New Delhi, June 29 -- Dear reader,

That fateful day in Edgbaston,South Africa was on the brink of making history, needing just nine runs to secure a victory against Australia and marching into the finals of the 1999 Cricket World Cup. South Africa's Lance Klusener, batting at 31 off 16 balls, was at the crease. Former Protean captain Allan Donald was at the other end. Fourth ball of the over, Klusener called for a single and ran. However, Donald, seemingly frozen, failed to respond in time and was caught off guard, leading to a disastrous run-out. This pivotal moment not only cost South Africa the match but also cemented their unfortunate reputation as "chokers" in crucial matches. Australia went on to claim the World Cup, leaving South ...