Ain't No Sunshine - Then They're Gone

The loneliness of the early season spectator. Be it The Wanderers or, God(s) help us, Dunedin in November, the chances of a full days play are always stacked against the keen cricket viewer at this time of year.

Hopefully we can rely on the Aussies to produce enough fine days or else I may have to watch the Indian wickets slowly crush the life out of a test match or two.

All that cricket and so little to watch.

Caption Time!

You know the drill - and "Great minds think a like" is not an option.

Up And Over

Always good to see the young fellas getting over that front leg!

Young, Gifted and Indian

To continue the dodgy musical references - It was 20 years ago today.

Fresh faced and curly as the Little Masteronce was he still looks much better than he should after 20 seasons of professional sport.

Local Lads

"So which stand are all of your family sitting in?"

Sachin In Sand

Not the greatest likeness of the Little Master but a great sentiment.

There will be more permanent reminders made over the years but the place he holds in Indias conciousness will probably be the lasting legacy.

Not Even Close

That was the run out, and the game.

I do hope this doesn't become one of those lengthy winter tours where The England limps from one headline to another.

Dodgy Reception

But very important. The Black Caps may have lost focus but they were able to sharpen up when it really mattered. The series was eventful enough to make me wish there was another game or two instead of the up coming hit and giggle.

Ask And You Shall Receive

Classic Vettori appeal if just a little stylised.

He may have been asking for an LBW or just pleading for someone to get Aamir out!