Biryanis, bhajis and braais: how food became the soul of cricket

Cricket is unique among team sports in stopping play for a sit-down lunch and afternoon tea, making food an integral part of the game's culture. The culinary traditions around cricket are richly diverse, ranging from Indian biryanis and bhajis to South African braais. A Guardian column compares the game's sacred meal intervals to WWI French general Joseph Joffre's unwavering daily lunch routine.