Who Do You Cheer For?

A Matter Of Balance

Two guys new to the test cricket arena trying hard to get off on the right foot.

Mental Preparation

"Reports of my demise ...

... have been greatly exaggerated"

Warming Up In Cardiff

The Final Kiss

And that is my last Ashes image for a while. Unfortunately I may now have to pay more attention to my Black Caps.

The Back Row Boys

While there is a lot of talk about Lehmann taking his charges back to old fashion Aussie basics this little pic does suggest that there is a fairly modern support system in place. Perhaps they are just a lot happier without the homework deadlines.

A Pressing Question

From what I have seen so far they could take a leaf out of Swann's plan book and just sneak off home to Mum.

First Blood

It is just a pity for those of us wanting to watch a tight tussle that this sort of English aggression has taken until the Fourth Test

Bring On Boxing Day

Nobody should be looking forward to the day after Christmas more than Michael Clarke, unless it is all those who plan to put their feet up and watch Day One between the odd snooze. Merry Christmas one and all.

The Prodigal Urn

Funny how it is always a homecoming for that special little container.

One Head, One Helmet ...

... and one hell of a great feeling.

Old Blue Eyes

If the eyes are a window on the soul I see no fear through Andy Flowers. However, there is a hell of a lot of frustration to be seen.

Winners And Losers

In sport, if you are not one you are certainly the other.

Multiple Exposures

The problem for England is that it ends up the same picture every time.

Head Down, Bum Up

Carberry will need to keep his head down and graft a lot longer on day three before we will forget the goober of a catch he was unable to take on day one.

Who's A Bit Excited Then?

Who can blame the Aussies for getting a little OTT. It is not every day you stuff the "old enemy" to the extent that they have.

Revenge Of The Much Maligned

With the performances of Mitchell Johnson and Stuart Broad so far, this version of the Ashes could be called the Stick It Up Them series - the doubters that is.

The Thoughts Of Michael Clarke V

Job Done

Andy Flower is having difficulty hiding his pleasure at a series win, but then in the coaching game any day you are not on the hot seat is a good one.