More Monty

I am sorry, but I just don't seem to be able to resist a good shot of Monty. If the whole spin bowling thing doesn't work out there must be a host of opportunities in character roles for him.

Big Body, Small (of the) Back

Even big guys like Chris Tremlett have their weaknesses. Ankles, knees and backs - always likely to let you down at just the wrong time.

Words To Live By

C'mon The Bowlers

Zimbabwe can't bat against pace, England can't bat against spin and India can't bat.

Saeed Ajmal's face speaks for all those successful bowlers who are strutting their stuff on the test match stage at the moment. Happy times.

That's Gotta Hurt

Well you would like to think so, and judging by the faces on the old timers losing a series 4 - 0  will not be a happy memory when they look back on their illustrious careers.

Retired, Pissed Off

A key injury to a modern cricketer - what a surprise.

Hard to fathom given the amount of time and money spent on their conditioning.

Perhaps they could try bacon/egg/sausage for breakfast, 20 fags before tea and a few pints at days end, and see if that helps.

Punter In Profile

Ponting might be getting old but the feeling of scoring a double ton never does.

How Times Have Changed

Flash back to 2008 - Brad Hogg seems somewhat unhappy about announcing his retirement from international cricket. He needn't have been, because in in 2012 he is back (at the age of 41) in the Aussie T20 side and looks like he might go to another World Cup!

Not quite a new world order, but T20 seems to have changed cricket in the same way that Limewire/Napster et al has changed music. All the oldies are back out performing live 'cause it is the easiest way for them to make some money.

Good on you Hoggy, I just hope you have more left to offer than Meatloaf!

Copybook Shot

From T20 to ODI, how long before the off shuffle scoop becomes a legit Test shot?