Scoopy Doo

Jos Buttler gets under another one. How long before the bats change shape for the good of the T20 game?

There is no catch ...

... quite like the one you take off your own bowling.

Captaincy Is More Than Just...

... the long stare and the full teapot.

A Spring In The Step

The sun on your back, no previous baggage and the wicket of Amla is a good enough reason for a lightness of foot.

100 to 1

The Strauss knows.

He understands.

He plays a cruel game that only occasionally allows the sentimental card to be played.

There is always test number 101.

Old Reliable

It may be a little harder to get his arms around him now days but Smith knows he can rely on JK when it comes to the crucial moments.

Breath Deep The Gathering Gloom

The England boys probably don't wax quite that lyrical. Trotty seems to be in more of a "not more bloody rain" mind set.

Profit Or The Pretender

James Taylor does not inspire me with confidence from side on but he will get his chance to strut his stuff and prove me wrong. He will certainly see fire but let's hope not so much rain.

Alastair Cook Gives It A Slap

Jimmy Jive

James Anderson is not one to get too sad over a bit of moisture in the air or the pitch. Nothing suits his classic action better.

Another One Bites The Dust

Peter Roebuck's death was the loss of a cricketing character, Basil D'Oliveira's passing is the loss of a piece of cricketing history. I can't help thinking, if he had the choice he would have liked to have been remembered for the quality of his drive, rather than the colour of his skin.

Game Changer

Jimmy Anderson showed once again why being able to move the ball in the air is so important.

No swing, he looks average - ball starts to move and he can change the game.

He's got that whole after wicket celebration thing working as well.

Taken

Good catch AB.

Doing this image got me thinking - T20 is really just Pop Art - so what would Warhol have done with the idea?

Assume The Position

Strauss takes a defensive (actually more of a submissive) position in response to a Dale Steyn bouncer.

This image is something of a metaphor for the whole test match to date.

Ask And You Shall Receive

Well, sometimes.

You have to give it to the Saffer lads, that is one concerted appeal, and a nice bit of camera work as well.

Graeme Smith Wonders

Not A Winter Of Discontent

Someone please explain. I am too far from the action to get a real feel for what is going on but is The England getting better or are the SA boys in decline?

Don't cop out and say a it's a bit of both.

The Biter Bit

Dale Steyn doesn't look too comfortable with the bouncer but it didn't stop him playing an important cameo knock.

The fast bowler always knows he will get another chance to share the love!

The Dismisal De Jour

Agonising and entertaining run outs are current video fodder. Funny how these things seem to be infectious and, like the ever popular ball to the groin, always more fun for those watching than those involved.

A Penny For 'em

Any one got any ideas about what the Wing Commander might be contemplating?