Coming Out Party

Some of us have been Black Caps supporters for too long to make really lengthy predictions, but it seems safe to say that Brendan McCullum came of age at the Basin Reserve. It wasn't some much what he did that impressed but the way he did it. There were times when he seemed as intense as a Steve Waugh - now that is a core you can build around.

The Thoughts Of Michael Clarke

I can see this becoming a series - his thoughts that is.

Here We Go, Here We Go, Here We Go...

... now let the games begin.

It's A Thin Line Between Pleasure And Pain

They both seem a bit lost for words.

Bhaji In Charge

The Little Master is very relaxed but Captain Bhaji seems to be feeling the weight of responsibility, and the pressure of expectation.

Back In The Saddle

Strauss gets his bossy on.

There is nothing like a bit of a break to reinvigorate the control freak in all of us.

Six World Cups Is A Long Time

Sachin Tendulkar is about to participate in his sixth world cup. Thats a lot of balls faced, especially when you consider these were the guys running things in his first world cup. Those uniforms were great though!

Graeme Smith Wonders

Ring A Ring A Dhoni

Despite all of the test action going on I could not resist this image.

Talk about the loneliness of leadership.

I would also feel safer with less hand holding and more guns, but then I am an old fashioned sort of guy.

Caption Time!

Ricky seems confused, befuddled, perhaps a little bemused. How about some of you clever bloggers coming up with a caption that will clear his head and set him straight.