From Virat Kohli With Love

Virat Kohli blows 6000 kisses to the crowd - one for every ODI run he has scored. Of course it might be one kiss to 6000 cricket lovers but I am sure he has a lot more devoted followers than that.

Gotcha

And you know, somehow I don't think Shikhar Dhawan was disappointed for too long.

The Virat and Rohit Show

Like all good developing double acts the boys have a ready smile for the camera.

Irfan Says ....

Gambhir Stays Strong

Strong image, strong stance, strong performance. Double G is back.

The Shot Heard Around A Sub Continent

One For The Ages

And one for Sachins' scrapbook.

The Water Boy Goes Big

OK, it wasn't a classic Yuvraj innings, but it was better than the others managed. It also got him to the safety of the middle where only the bowlers could annoy him.

A Hard Day's Work

This pic seems to suggest the bowler (Sharma) and fielder (Vijay) had to work pretty hard for their success against Sri Lanka.

Sharma will be hoping he can put his feet up and not be required to bolster the tail in this innings.

Like A Fine Wine...

... he just keeps maturing.

Yesterday's image of the young master contrasts well with the veteran in this shot, still doing what he does best.

If Tendulkar was a wine, what variety would he be?

Gambhirs Gone!

Kumar Sangakkara and Rangana Herath have every right to celebrate but given the 100 odd runs that Gambhir scored he should perhaps be given the biggest hand.

Caption Time!

You know the drill - and "Great minds think a like" is not an option.

Oops!

Sometimes you don't have to say anything, the look on the players face just says it all.

The Cricket Occult

Gambhir displays further evidence of mysticism in cricket - a power word etched into the bat to bring about success. Which of course it did. Perhaps the Aussies should try tattooing WIN on their foreheads.

A Passion Play, Of Sorts

Good to see there is still joy to be had in winning a game in a dead series. Professional pride eh? A wonderful thing.

Serious Youth

You got to admire the concentration of the new guy, even in the nets. It looks like the young guns may already be starting to turn things around for Mother India.

MSD Makes An Impression

When this fella gets on top of things he is always going to leave an indelible impression.

Look Out World

This Sri Lankan team looks like the real deal. Experienced players with talent; keen new boys with talent; more than one world class run scorer; a bowling attack with variation and penetration, and by the looks of things a pretty good team spirit. Why wouldn't they be smiling as they look towards the future?

A Shot Of Colour

A colourful place to play and a colourful player. VVS is always worth watching, especially when he leans into the shot.

A Sweep In The Sun

Dilshan gives it a lash with all the freedom and joy of a man with the sun on his back - lucky bugger.