Spooky

In Starc Contrast

Mitchell has to be the most improved bowler in the last 2 seasons.

Jason "The Pawnbroker" Gillespie

Buying or selling, coaching or yelling, Gillespie has the balls for the job.

When things are slow...

... there is always a trip down memory lane to liven things up.

Merv Hughes circa 1988 - light on his feet and heavy with his hands.

The Effort Ball

Ryan Harris puts everything in to it. Just look at his face and hands!

Pump It Up Pete

Just the man to inject a bit of enthusiasm into a dead rubber.

James Pattinson Stays Strong

In Starc Contrast

Have we seen the start of a new selection paradigm? Ground specific bowling attacks. Not just adding a spinner for Sydney or a bounce happy quick for the WACA, but a whole new horses for courses bowling line up. Like most new theories it will be popular for as long as it works.

The Real (Southern) Summer

With the "real stuff' starting to happen in places south of the equator, I offer an oldy but a goody by way of celebration - Alan Davidson. The grass was always greener and the sky just a little bluer back in the day.

'Tis The Season To Retire

Brett Lee may be gone from the international stage but he is going to be a recognisable cricketing face, and gesture, for a long time yet.