Golden

The end of one golden time and perhaps the start of yet another golden era?

Another Bit Of Cricket History

The book of cricket history is a living document - there are new paragraphs being written all the time.

Looking For the Next Victim

Taking The Knocks

Bruises fade but the scorebook will endure.

Bring On Boxing Day

Nobody should be looking forward to the day after Christmas more than Michael Clarke, unless it is all those who plan to put their feet up and watch Day One between the odd snooze. Merry Christmas one and all.

The Thoughts Of Michael Clarke V

Conflicting Emotions

Nothing like an ODI to produce the full range of emotional states - Michael Carberry just wishes he was in a different one.

In To Every Life ...

... a little rain must fall. Apt cliches are always a comfort, aren't they?

The Thoughts Of Michael Clarke IV

Pup sends himself a message.

The Thoughts Of Michael Clarke III

Cheer up Pup - only eight more tests to go.

The Thoughts Of Michael Clarke II

The Thoughts Of Michael Clarke

I can see this becoming a series - his thoughts that is.

Here We Go, Here We Go, Here We Go...

... now let the games begin.

Meeting Things Head On

Duck, sway or drop on your arse are the most common escape methods for the well directed bouncer. Michael Clarke is shown here developing a more confrontational approach.

A Touch Of Frustration

In Michael Clarke's case the hands say it all. Don't think he is praying, more likely keen on strangling someone.

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.

Precious Pup