The Pink Performer

Perhaps Kane Williamson's batting has flourished without the added pressure of having to bowl? Whatever the reason, long may it he be "in the pink".

The Journeyman Pro

Ryan ten Doeschate - has bat, will fly in and save the day.

One Ball To Win It All

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Gotcha

And you know, somehow I don't think Shikhar Dhawan was disappointed for too long.

A Little Levity

This is my favourite image from the Champions Trophy, so far. It ain't all life and death -  hell it might just be a game.

Mean While Back In Pakistan

And you thought you had problems in your workplace.

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.

Warner Likes To Mix Things Up

Nostalgia

Less hair, no beard, one ball past the outside edge, the second one an arm ball past the inside edge, the 10 finger appeal - it all brings back such happy memories.

Still Golden

Too Hot To Handle

David Warner fails to get to grips with the Chennai heat, or his bat. At least he is playing through the shot.

Got My Mojo Working

Bhaji is home and happy. Amazing how a few home comforts can put the spring back in your appeal.

India Here We Come!

Very little done to this image as it stands on it's own. The unvarnished truth is that Central Districts were too good for Auckland and they have a great shot at improving on Otago's very quiet performance last year at the Champion's Trophy.

Exciting for us local lads to see it happen in New Plymouth and to see local boy Peter Ingram to the fore. I just hope they sober up in time and do grasp that conditions might be just a little different on the subcontinent.

Just Out Of Reach

Not so much a metaphor for but an accurate description of the "big" final.

Well done the Aussies but I still can't quite grasp how the Black Caps got there. So well done to them as well.

Exciting If Not Aways Effective

I see the knives are out for some of the Pakistan boys. Supporters have got to learn that you can't have everything. Afridi can't be brilliant and consistent, in the same way that Ponting can't be great and humble or Elliot can't be a battler and sexy.

Just let them be and enjoy it when it all works out.

A Killer Punch

OK, it has bugger all to do with cricket but I can't resist the image.

This one round and seven seconds worth of "Fight of The Century" generated a lot of press in NZ. I can only hope that the Champion's Trophy final lasts a little longer and is at least a bit closer.

What A Bunch Of Tossers

A great collection in fact, but sadly none will be involved in tossing at the start of the semi finals.

It will be interesting to see if the toss proves to be the critical moment in both games.

Ask Not "For Who The Bugle Blows"

It doesn't sound for India or South Africa but that can't be helped.

You can register your vote in the sidebar for which one of the "big" 4 seems most likely to call themselves Champions in a day or two.

The Blue Bugler is actually announcing the most recent permutation of this humble blog, and if you don't like it you can always pucker up.

The Exuberance Of Youth

Great to see the youthful energy of the Pakistan side which is something of a contrast to the Poms and Ockers who are about to enter round 27 of a never ending bout.

Seldom have I seen the Aeroplane performed with more vigour, or with more aerodynamic precision.