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Cold play

Winter in the subcontinent

Cricket's not a summer game everywhere in the world, though the IPL could fool you. In the subcontinent it's played during the winter months - in the case of casual games, fog notwithstanding.
Cricket's not a summer game everywhere in the world, though the IPL could fool you. In the subcontinent it's played during the winter months - in the case of casual games, fog notwithstanding.•Manish Swarup/Associated Press
An upshot to delayed starts - or to winter, in general - is the countless cups of tea you can enjoy through the day. Graham Gooch gets liveried service in Delhi during the 1992-93 tour - possibly the high point of the trip for him.
An upshot to delayed starts - or to winter, in general - is the countless cups of tea you can enjoy through the day. Graham Gooch gets liveried service in Delhi during the 1992-93 tour - possibly the high point of the trip for him.•Chris Cole/Getty Images
Just the sort of on-field amenity every county player would be glad to have at the start of the English "summer".
Just the sort of on-field amenity every county player would be glad to have at the start of the English "summer".•Dar Yasin/Associated Press
A magnificent sightscreen and an outfield that you'll love to dive around on - if you don't mind getting soaked and frozen, that is.
A magnificent sightscreen and an outfield that you'll love to dive around on - if you don't mind getting soaked and frozen, that is. •Yawar Nazir/Getty Images
One of the downsides of playing in the cold season is the delayed starts, due to fog and dew, and sometimes winter rain in northern India.
One of the downsides of playing in the cold season is the delayed starts, due to fog and dew, and sometimes winter rain in northern India.•John Parkin/Getty Images
Best way to warm up on a chilly day? A vigorous game of cricket, like these kids are playing in an old quarter of Kabul.
Best way to warm up on a chilly day? A vigorous game of cricket, like these kids are playing in an old quarter of Kabul. •Johannes Eisele/AFP
Spectators in England, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand sing paeans to gloriously sunny days, and those in the subcontinent cheer at the thought of a watery sun on a cold December day. Here, Inzamam-ul-Haq walks back to the pavilion during a tour game in Dharamsala, which looks stunning in all seasons.
Spectators in England, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand sing paeans to gloriously sunny days, and those in the subcontinent cheer at the thought of a watery sun on a cold December day. Here, Inzamam-ul-Haq walks back to the pavilion during a tour game in Dharamsala, which looks stunning in all seasons.•Aman Sharma/Associated Press
Dressed for success: Malcolm Marshall and Courtney Walsh togged out in traditional Pakistani Pathan suits (Maco's even got the shoes right) during West Indies' 1990-91 tour.
Dressed for success: Malcolm Marshall and Courtney Walsh togged out in traditional Pakistani Pathan suits (Maco's even got the shoes right) during West Indies' 1990-91 tour. •Pascal Rondeau/Getty Images
"Here we go round the Kolkata Maidan on a cold and frosty morning." Students train by carrying team-mates on their shoulders.
"Here we go round the Kolkata Maidan on a cold and frosty morning." Students train by carrying team-mates on their shoulders.•Dibyangshu Sarkar/AFP