Cricket - Not all about the Cherry and the Willow!

4. Temperature:

Nobody recognises its affect better than the Asians. While the sun brings the sub continent spinners into the game, it also negates any swing or movement making it easier for the batsmen on foreign soil. A cricket match in England might play out very differently when the sun is out and when the clouds occupy the sky. High temperatures also demands more fuel from the players out in the middle. Dehydrations are very common instances in such situations. Similarly a very cold and chilly morning in Delhi might make it look like Belfast with the ball seeming all around. Extremely hot weather down under equates to cracks which would widen as the test match progresses.