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!

Drive On

OK, I would normally do an image of one of the winners but I just happen to like the strength of this photo. Besides we have all seen plenty of Ponting surpressing his glee.

This is one of those series which is setting things up for some great battles in the future - I just hope they finally get my Sky on so I can watch!

Trumper Enhanced

A recent Cricinfo article sent me back to one of the great historical cricket images to see if I could give old Vic Trumper a tweak. In the end I just cleaned up the image a little - it is hard to improve on the damn near perfect.

This Little Piggy

Cheer up Styro the great thing about being an allrounder is you can stuff up batting and then come back and take a crucial three wicket bag.

Green And Gold Group Grope

Seems like this series is developing a bit of momentum and excitement, despite the lack of enthusiam from all us jaded bloggers. I guess that is another reason why they play the game rather than just read about it.

Orange Moon, Orange Moon

Those of you who saw the original photo on cricinfo probably anticipated it's appearance on this blog.

There certainly is a surreal element to NZ v Pakistan in Abu Dhabi which this image does nothing to dispel. Queenstown or Karachi, it is not.

The moon's resemblance to a cricket ball is, I am sure, purely coincidental.

The Eyes Have It, Again

The enigmatic Afridi contemplates yet another demoralisation of the Kiwis.

The Black Caps only chance to even things up is to put Vettori and Afridi head to head and let the rest just watch. It would make it more interesting for the bookies as well.