Jimmy The Grimace

Welcome To The Club

The guy with 343 test wickets can still remember what it feel like to get your first - well done Moeen Ali.

Friendly Fire

The phoney war is on and it is all fun and games - until someone looses the first session at the Gabba that is.

Three Way

One result, three different opinions.

The Mental Game

Jimmy (and England) just wanted it more!

Precious Pup

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.

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.

Bi Polar Jimmy

Nothing like a days test cricket to put you through the emotional wringer. Funny how the fast bowlers seem to be prone to the greatest mood swings.

Jimmy was cheered up with the help of Photoshop CS5.

Jumping Jack Jimmy

James Anderson looks full of beans as he races headlong into a long summer.

Jimmy quickened with a little help from Photoshop CS5.

Perfect Practice Makes Perfect

Which is all very well but then what the hell is Jimmy Anderson practicing?

All answers on the back of an envelope in 25 words or less - or just leave a comment.

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.

Day One Blues

I am not trying to pick on Ponting specifically, it's just that he has such a wonderful "Oh my God, what a fuck up" look about him at crucial moments.

It was a great day for The England but they need only reflect on day one of the first test to realise there will be a few ups and downs over the next four.

Stand Tall ...

... you mighty oak of England.

Oh, and just be careful of those parasitic climbers.

Just kidding Jimmy.

We Could Be Heroes

... just for one day.

Now if that is not a more satisfying piece of sporting entertainment than some hit and giggle T20 then Ricky is the happiest man alive.

Home James

But where to from here?

No Draw This

Wee Jimmy Anderson is entitled to be happy on a day that set up a result and improved quite a few bowlers figures. The Evil Penguin does seem to have a problem keeping that three stick castle intact at the moment.

What The?

Bloody typical! You spend all that time putting together a gently mocking image of a struggling cricketer and what happens? The bastard makes his highest test score, in a crucial late partnership, and then comes on and takes 6 wickets for bugger all. I am sorry Black Caps supporters (all three of you), I take full responsibility.

Last Man Picked

Most of us know the feeling of being left out, forgotten, last to be chosen. So we can share poor old Hoggies pain. It may prove worse for The England as I suspect Hoggard's swing might have more effect than Anderson's, "whatever he serves up this game'.

See You Jimmy

There is little truth to the rumour that James Anderson is thinking of extending what has been a successful summer into the hurly burly of the rugby world cup.

While Jimmy is fit and strong with ball in hand he likes to keep 22 yards between him and the guy he is trying to hit.