KUWAIT: Despite the relentless heat and rocketing temperatures, cricket aficionados in Kuwait choose to endure the harsh climate and practice their favorite pastime activity. The game, requiring 11 players per team, calls for immense physical effort, and a great deal of stamina and alertness.

KUWAIT: Men are seen playing cricket despite the soaring temperatures in Kuwait. -- KUNA photos

While cricket originated in Britain, it gained popularity in south Asian nations of India and Pakistan. For the large Indian and Pakistani communities in the country, empty dirt lots in many areas of Kuwait have become sports stadiums where cricketers practice their favorite hobby, especially on weekends and public holidays. – KUNA