Tortured Soul

Ryan Sidebottom has always had that fast bowlers ability to channell his inner Van Gough, while still retaining both ears.

Bright Shirt! Bright Future?

Harry Gurney gives it his all early doors. Here's hoping he is stayer not just a quick flash.

An Enigma ...

... wrapped in a conundrum, surrounded by uncertainty.

Steve Harmison retires, but his career was as many what if's as complete pictures.

Cocky Bugger

When the skipper can chuck you the ball and ask you to win a test for him, and you do, you can be as cocky as you like.

The Last Laugh

In Like Finn

It is a simple equation.

Effort + Rhythm = Pace

See You Andre!

Down and possibly out. Andre Russell's sore shoulder could be a portent for his whole side in this series. Wee Jimmy seems concerned but not especially sympathetic.

Fast Bowler Attitude

The ball might be coming through in the high 120 km's, but there is no doubting Anya Shrubsole is a genuine fast bowler. Big, aggressive and in your face she is good enough to bully the batsman and that has to be good for woman's cricket.

Big Body, Small (of the) Back

Even big guys like Chris Tremlett have their weaknesses. Ankles, knees and backs - always likely to let you down at just the wrong time.

Too Soon

52 is way to young for any cricketer to retire permanently. You have to believe Graham Dilley's many friends and family will miss that great smile.