How Weather Dictates the Game of Cricket
Ah, yes, cricket — the so-called “gentleman’s game.” A noble, civilised pursuit played in whites, with tea breaks and polite applause. That is, until Mother Nature shows up in Dublin like, “Oh, you thought this was going to be a proper game, did you?” If you’ve ever tried to play cricket in Ireland, you know it’s basically a high-stakes weather gamble with a side of existential dread. One minute you’re basking in the sun, thinking you’re Virat Kohli in Mumbai, the next minute you’re wondering if your toes still exist because the wind just slapped you across the pitch like an unpaid bouncer. But fear not — I’ve done the reading (yes, actual science), sweated in the sun, froze in the drizzle, and misfielded in every possible weather condition to bring you this comprehensive, somewhat bitterly amused guide to how Dublin’s weather ruins—or "enhances"—your cricket game. ☀️ Hot & Humid: Paradise for Batters, Purgatory for Bowlers We’re starting with a unicorn: a genuinely ...