Game Changer

Jimmy Anderson showed once again why being able to move the ball in the air is so important.

No swing, he looks average - ball starts to move and he can change the game.

He's got that whole after wicket celebration thing working as well.

Blue, Green, Gold and Wet

These ladies are happy to take whatever nature throws at them in a good natured way. The young fella behind them is just a little less resigned and a touch pissed off.

So was I. It was shaping as a game worth watching.

A Fractured Team?

Nothing like playing a world cup at home to ramp the pressure up to breaking point. It would seem the players cracked first but were closely followed by the home spectators, but far be it from me to cast the first stone.

World Cup Colour (Maple Leaf Red)

Yes I know they got beat, and the whole thing could be played in half the time without them, but it would be hard to deny the "minnows" the joy they get from being at the big dance.

Never Heard Of Kevin O'Brien?

Well you, and everyone else, have now. Just another example of the glorious uncertainty of competitive sport.

Blaaaaah!

Yep Nathan, that's just how we feel.

Bang.Bang.Bang.

Kemar Roach takes them down. Not content with three wickets with three balls he added another three victims to pad his figures. Thank heaven he was only armed with deadly fingers and an attitude.