Uncommon Power

There is just something a bit different about MS Dhoni that makes watching him play a command performance.

I Love You Younis Khan!

200 reasons to smile.

The Thoughts Of Michael Clarke IV

Pup sends himself a message.

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.

Classic Kohli

Virat Kohli gives it the old play and hold. High elbow, balanced feet, glint in the eye - it is all there.

Twice As Nice

Kieran Powell shares a quiet moment with his best helmet having scored a century in both innings of a test.

Scoopy Doo

Jos Buttler gets under another one. How long before the bats change shape for the good of the T20 game?

Cricket Physics

Hashim Amla understands the laws of cricket physics. Enough concentration will distort both space and time, and depress any opposition.

Alastair Cook Gives It A Slap

On Behalf Of All Batsman

Ian Bell expresses the pain of dismissal.

It is especially painful when it just keeps happening all the time.

Yes, Yes, No

The art of good captaincy and batting is to know your own mind and keep things simple.

Seems like Michael Clarke is achieving a high level of clarity.

One From The Album

Who is this old sweeper and when was he playing the shot?

In Reverse

Misbah-ul-Haq is all concentration and wrists while executing the reverse sweep.

To me the effort often seems greater than the reward. What's wrong with a classic late cut?

Starry Starry Night

It may not be the best image of Kumar Sangakkara you have ever seen but there is no doubt that he is an "old master".

Living In The Past

It was Graham Yallop - I am sure you all knew that. Apparently the first man to wear The Helmet in an official test match. The local Aussies were so impressed they booed him to the crease. - fair go mate!

I can't shake the old photos , which is probably a commentary on what isn't happening at present.

So who is this brave soldier? And no, he wasn't part of the riot police social team.

The Dark Sweeper

Things cricket have become soooo boring I have reverted back to guessing games for a little entertainment.  Who is this one knee dark matter batter? Shouldn't take someone too long.

Guess Who?

A classical shot from a classical player - but who is it?

Well done Nair - we should spare a thought for the Great Wall of India, all those contributions and no World Cup reward at the end.

MS Stripped

For no other reason than that I like the pose which seems to sum up the power and control that is Dhoni.

More Reactions?

Thanks for the feedback on my first silhouette. Here is another one for your perusal and comment.

A key question is would you wear this on your chest?

Comprehensive

It doesn't matter whether it is the deciding test of an ashes series or Kenya v The Netherlands, you miss a straight one and the result is always the same - and you get to look like a bit of a dick as well.