Very Solid

But very slow.

Kirk Edwards is showing great classical form in this image but with 21 off 78 balls in a ODI it must have seemed like he was building a picket fence to those who had to watch.

It's A Long Way Down

Which means, in Chris Tremlett's case, it is a very long way back up.

The Empire Strikes Back

One old Member of the MCC feels the wrath of Dilshan. I love this image for the stories told in the faces, especially the old fella describing how he would have caught the ball rather than be flattened by it.

It's Such A Perfect Day

... especially for those of us who just wanted to put our feet up and watch some competitive test cricket played in a magical sunny setting.

British Energy

I admire the hell out of the British spectator. The perfect embodiment of stoic resolve. It seems only right that occasionally the clouds should lift and they be treated to a sunny and spectacular test match finish.

Cricketer Of The Year(s)

I wonder what odds you would have got in 1991 on Sachin Tendulkar being the Indian Cricketer Of The Year in 2011?

The Man/Legend/Demi-God stills scrubs up pretty smooth.