The Biter Bit

Gary (Un)Ballanced And His Bleeding Bat

How can someone that out of touch have that many cherries on his bat?

One Up

Mitchell McClenaghan can never be accused of keeping his emotions to himself. Be it by good cricket or bad weather the Black Caps understand how important those first points are in this competition.

A Breath Of Not So Fresh Air

Not sure if the fire is to add drama to the event or to keep people warm in an English summer.

The Mental Game

Jimmy (and England) just wanted it more!

A Few More Grey Hairs

What with the weather, the team's performances, the Ashes and the deabte over what constitutes ball polishing, Ashley Giles is likely to have a few more grey hairs by the end of the season.

The Reverse Ramp

Jos Buttler innovates to accumulate.

Zero To Hero

Just another example of a week being a very long time in the game of cricket.

Groundsman/Coach

Fear And Loathing In The Second Innings

I am not sure who needs the ether and speed more, the Black Caps middle order or those of us sitting up to watch the carnage.

Youth Is It's Own Reward

Good enough to get your first test century, even better that it is at home and vital in the context of the game.

Only The Beard Knows

The Last Laugh

Neil Gets All Wagnerian

Missing the Drama

Maybe it is because it's Good Friday, but man what I wouldn't give for another test match to watch. No amount of IPL is going to fill that gap.

Well That Was Fun...

On Fire

The shadows lengthen and the excitement builds. I just hope it doesn't take 'till the last few overs on the last day.

Peter Fulton Gets High

Test century - worth waiting 34 years for.

Very Very Out

Poor old Ross Taylor. You watch day after day of people batting from your spot in the slips and when it is finally your turn it's all over in one ball. Great game, cricket.

Last Of the Golden Weather?

Day one at the Basin Reserve was lovely day in the sunshine, especially for the English batsman. Come Sunday the Black Caps may well be joining all New Zealand farmers in a heartfelt prayer for rain.