All things that will endear him to The England faithful and bandwagon jumpers every where.
Eion would do well to look at what has happened to some of the other cult heroes that have gone before - that might be where he "finds the fear" that he doesn't currently have at the crease.
If you can remember when this photo was taken the answer is too old. Spooky to think Sachin is still playing, perhaps despite the advice of his early mentors.
If you are going to ask you might as well be whole hearted about it.
Interestingly, this particular request was denied. Perhaps because the short mid on could not decide between appealing or picking his nose. A classic mixed signal.
Seems everything that happens at the moment is significant or historical. Must be the way the stars are aligned.
We bid farewell to Rudi with this image, although a smiling Rudi is not really the way I will remember him - but then I guess even umpires are kinda human.
Murali's smile lights the gloom at Galle. Maybe he is thinking about the chances of ending his career on a "sticky wicket" and the black bird is ominous omen for the Indians.
The perfect end to a hot day at the cricket, but always be sure to empty the bin first!
I am a little confused though as the good people at Getty Images (who I have the geatest respect for) labeled this as Canada's Manny Aulakh taking the bath. A quick check of the scoreboard seems to suggest that Manny didn't actually play. Seems a back rub and ice bath is a bit over the top after carrying the drinks.
But then I could have got things wrong. It happened once in 1992.
A number of bloggers have already commented but I would just like to add my slight weight to the feeling that Pakistan has the best colours in cricket. there is just something about that juicy green!
Don't make me beg, or threaten, which I am even worse at.
I know you have been to the cricket.
I know you took your camera.
I know you have photographed your forward defence when you thought no one was looking.
Send me those pics (email) and let me have a play.
Over a thousand posts and not a single conviction!
Eh?
Most cricket blogs are about the banter. This one aims to be brief on comment but strong on images. The images are sourced from many places and are subject to a tweak or two by Photoshop. If there is one you like feel free to click, enlarge and print.
Taller than Sachin Tendulkar, better looking than Scotty Styris, younger than Jack Hobbs, more self controlled than Jesse Ryder and more humble than Ricky Ponting.