Speedrunners now compete in the “Rain%” category: starting a match and triggering the infinite rain loop as fast as possible. The world record is 4 minutes, 12 seconds (achieved by bowling 16 wides to accelerate the over rate, then deliberately bowling no-balls to manipulate the innings length).
The players are still waiting. The umpires never signal. The floodlights burn eternal. EA Sports CRICKET 2007 - Only By THE RAIN
But the real talking point wasn’t gameplay. It was the weather. In EA Cricket 2007 , the developers included a dynamic weather system—cloud cover, humidity, and rain interruptions. On paper, it was innovative. In practice, it was apocalyptic. and rain interruptions. On paper
Just don’t forget your umbrella.