Just wanted to add, as a point of information, that this is not really true. Croquet is certainly played in heavy rain (I speak from extensive personal experience), unless the court becomes so waterlogged that this is impossible (generally when puddles start forming). This is because, unlike cricket, the balls do not bounce, and there is much less risk of injury from losing ones footing. I believe bowls is much the same, for the same reasons.
Playing in the rain? Why, that just wouldn’t be, er, cricket.
Speaking as a Yank who used to love going to cricket matches while I was living in London. I am surprised at this rule. I always thought they called the match so we who were watching the match wouldn’t get rain water in our pints. I just thought they were that polite. I loved watching local matches and getting absolutely blauto and being able periodically to shout out, “Well bowled!”, and “here, here” when someone else shouted something. I loved the game. I would go to games locally if there were any, but I don’t think it would have the same flavor. I still don’t understand it however.
I don’t understand? One’s round and one’s flat, why is there a question?
Of course not old chap, one don’t want soggy cucumber sandwiches does one?
NASCAR can’t be played in the rain.
How about skiing and beach volleyball?
You were drinking beer and calling out politely, it seems to me you had the basics down pretty well!