Time to Declare is the compelling autobiography of Basil D’Oliveira, one of cricket’s most significant and politically influential figures of the 20th century. More than a sporting memoir, the book offers a deeply personal account of D’Oliveira’s journey from apartheid-era South Africa to international cricketing prominence with England.
 
Denied opportunities in his homeland due to racial discrimination, D’Oliveira’s determination saw him relocate to England, where his talent flourished. His selection for England’s 1968–69 tour of South Africa sparked the now-famous “D’Oliveira Affair,” a pivotal moment that exposed the intersection of sport and politics and ultimately contributed to South Africa’s sporting isolation during the apartheid era.
 
With insight, honesty, and quiet resilience, D’Oliveira reflects on his upbringing, struggles, and triumphs, as well as the broader cultural and political tensions that shaped his career. The foreword by renowned cricket commentator John Arlott further enhances the historical weight of the work.
This edition remains an accessible and important account of courage, integrity, and the role of cricket in challenging injustice—essential reading for collectors of cricket history and political sport narratives.