Life Is A Cabaret...

... for The Big Show at least.

Just like Warner, it was only a matter of time before Maxwell went off.

Khawaja On The Pull

Welcome back Usman.

Pick The Bones Out Of That

When Shane Watson hits them, they stay hit.

Getting Some Back

Mitchell Johnson gets a few short ones. Nothing he wouldn't expect (or handle) but it is nice to see that the biter can be bit.

One Head, One Helmet ...

... and one hell of a great feeling.

Flat Track Bully!?

I don't mind saying it. Does Shane Watson play his best cricket when there is nothing much on it?

Going Both Ways

One ball, two different directions.

A Battler's Battler

The Aussies may not have won the series but it is going to become a cricket trivia gold mine in years to come.

Well done Chris Rogers, on behalf of old buggers everywhere.

The Thoughts Of Michael Clarke IV

Pup sends himself a message.

If I Could Turn Back Time

What's all this talk about bringing in Katich? There are other available left-hand batsman who might be able to make a difference. Hmmmmmm.

The Thoughts Of Michael Clarke III

Cheer up Pup - only eight more tests to go.

Boys Own Stuff

Who says there is no magic left in the game of cricket?

An Edgy Start

Ed Cowan feels the pain of the first ball outside edge - not the first or last top order batsman to be gone before his eyes have adjusted to the light.

See Ya Dave

You know you have arrived when every one is so pleased to see you go.

Daddy's Home

Do I sense an Australian Father of the Year award on the horizon for Mr Cricket?

Old Ball Face

Slightly Off Balance

I bet nobody was more pleased with the deeds of Clarke and Hussey than the old Punter.

Pup In His Pomp

Cheer Up Pup

It could have been better, but it could also have been much worse, and you did make 250!

Steady Eddie Goes The Distance

It is hard not to smile along with Ed Cowan. It was no soft century but a statement of mental strength. As the man himself said " I guess it provides clarity on the biggest stage" - or as the best openers have always known, you just have to play the next ball.