Tide Stops Play

Based on another great shot from the guys at Getty Images, taken at Brambles Sandbank in Southhampton.

There is something about the game of cricket that just makes it seem right on a beach, even when the light is failing and the pitch is getting a touch damp.

Too Hot To Handle

David Warner fails to get to grips with the Chennai heat, or his bat. At least he is playing through the shot.

See Ya Summer

An image taken from a time before "Slip, Slop, Slap Culture" had penetrated the hard core cricket watchers psyche.

You can just feel that hot sun on the chest. A fading memory for those of you north of the equator, but a promise of things to come for those of us in the south.

If I added speech bubbles to this image could you provide fill them with wit and wisdom?

Got My Mojo Working

Bhaji is home and happy. Amazing how a few home comforts can put the spring back in your appeal.

He Who Laughs Last...

Nah, come on Swanny, cheer up. You can't win them all. Finish the season with a smile on your face, 'cause the England boys have plenty to smile about.   

Business As Usual

Different opposition, same success, same result.

The Times , And The Haircuts, Have Changed

While looking through some images from the early 90's I came across this shot of Devon Malcolm.

Hairstyles have changed but perhaps not as much as press access to players while they are on tour.

Cricket? No!

OK, it has nothing to do with cricket but I couldn't help having a play with this image. It may be too late for Ricky Pointing to copy the hair do, and perhaps too much of a stretch for Shane Warne.

A Promising Young Spinner (Revealed)

A young Athers is discovered in 1990, working on his arm ball. Didn't work out that well but he could bat a bit.

Beneath A Sri Lankan Moon

Shane Watson gets in touch with his inner wolf.

Red For Danger

Tatenda Taibu and Kyle Jarvis invade each others personal space in search of that elusive dismissal.

Curtly and Courtney

A blast from the not too distant past. I love this image of Ambrose and Walsh leaving the field at the end of the day. Seems to embody the size and power of the two, the effort that they have been putting in through out the day and the camaraderie of the fast bowling fraternity.

A Sparkling Shot

Jonny Bairstow gives it plenty of welly as he announces himself on the one day stage.

41 of 29 balls when it looked like India was going to finally win one is certainly one for the scrapbook.

Blooming Lancashire

After waiting 77 years to win the County Championship you would expect Steven Croft and Karl Brown, and all of Lancashire,  to show a little emotion.

The occasion also called for flowers of course.

Get Thee To the Boundary

Imran Farhat dismisses the ball in imperious style - pity about the tacky coke bottle stumps.

Real Night Cricket

It might be Kent v Glamorgan, but it has the feel of those late summer games we played as kids in the backyard under the porch light and a few torches.

This is  based on a great shot from one of the folks at Getty Images - they are everywhere.

On The Trott

While it might be his first time as ICC Cricketer of The Year  it may well not be his last "sparkly red ball".

Trying Hard

Despite the state of the series , and the weather, Ravi Bopara is not taking his eye of the prize at Lords. A shame that level of commitment fell 4 runs short of the magic 100.

Double Hundred

Be it your first (Shaun Marsh) or your "god knows how many"th (Michael Hussey)  the pleasure of scoring a test century doesn't seem to diminish any. It's all about bats, helmets and smiles.

Caption Time

C'mon people, what have you got? All bird references accepted.

1. And then the ugly duckling turned into a ..... 
2. Right Arm Off-Spin, Umpire er...

Not Pretty, Just Gritty

Angelo Mathews showed the sort of stickability some of the guys batting above him need to develop.

It doesn't have to be pretty you just got to be there.

Eye Of The Tiger

Roar of the Lion.
Hair of the Echidna.
But what's with the eye piercing?
Imagine how good Dennis Lillee would have been if only he had a tongue stud!

Red @ Night ...

... Alistair Cooks delight.

The wonders of nature and the cleverness of modern technology come together to backdrop the shortened ODI at the Rosebowl.

Showing Good Form

Aizaz Cheema displays excellent technique, and finger positioning, as he rips one in from the boundary.

Oh The Pain Of It All

Rohit Sharma seems less than impressed with the attentions of the team physio. The fact that the rain meant all that pain was in vain probably didn't cheer him up any.

The Snake Strikes

Mohammad Hafeez puts some venom into a pull shot.

Is This A Spinner I See Before Me?

Well time will tell, but 5 for 24 is a pretty good start to Nathan Lyon's test career - and boy do the Aussies need some one to fill that spinning role.

Hot Work

Galle is not the place to go to be cool, or look cool. The Huss is seen here showing signs of heat exhaustion and extreme fashion dysfunction.