Tuesday, June 7, 2011

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.

Monday, June 6, 2011

Sunday, June 5, 2011

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.

Saturday, June 4, 2011

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.

Thursday, June 2, 2011

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.

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

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.