It's fuel, it's fire, it's everything a good match requires -food is an inseparable part of the cricket experience. The rhythms of a Test ebb and flow around the many tea and lunch breaks, a picnic by the ground is the quintessence of an English summer, and can you even say you've been to a game in South Africa if you haven't partaken of a braai?
This pitch invader knows who's likely to be thanked rather than tackled.

Jelly beans: a source of nectar for bees, mischief for England fielders, and aggressive bowling energy for Indian quicks.

Through strategic positioning, the ice-cream truck hopes to catch the eye of dismissed batsmen looking to replenish lost nutrients and seek refuge in sugar highs.

In-stadium vendors in the Caribbean entertain the crowds with their pithy match commentary and sharp throws of bags of peanuts to reach their customers.

Back in the good old days tea breaks were full silver service.
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Proud Yorkshireman Dickie Bird reminds England - and Yorkshire - players Craig White, Michael Vaughan, Darren Gough, Matthew Hoggard (standing) and Ryan Sidebottom of where their loyalties lie.

South African ground etiquette - BYOB: Bring Your Own Barbecue.




