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.

A Bit Of Fizz

Young Bollinger displays some bubble and sparkle in taking one of his three wickets.

The potential for PUNishment is great - any one care to contribute their ideas or thoughts on a champagne series? Or has your glass gone flat?

Mr Bingle

Posting may be a little patchy over the next week as I am moving house to a no braodband environment.

Couldn't resist this little charmer - sultry and sweet - you decide which is which.