An Enigma ...

... wrapped in a conundrum, surrounded by uncertainty.

Steve Harmison retires, but his career was as many what if's as complete pictures.

Something To Laugh About

Now what do you think Freddy has said to The Big Harm to generate such levity? Feel free to share your twisted imaginings.

Stay Positive

You have to admire a guy who can stay positive especially when all around are either laughing at you or demanding your instant demise. My favourite blogging moment of the week was reading good old Uncle Jrod and finding this description.

"Steve Harmison is part animal part machine.

Problem is it’s a guinea pig and an electric tie organiser."

Now that might not be positive, but it is funny.

Time For A Change

Big Harmy is going to bring about change to The England attack - we will wait to see if it is an improvement or just a change

Meanwhile I have been putting a new broom through my links list. Gone are those hopeful bloggers who just couldn't sustain the effort or come up with more than two ideas. I shall miss Omar, who loved cricket but was not able to keep talking about it for what ever reason.

The good people at Well Pitched will now maintain a Pakistani perspective and if you need a live feed Cricket Fever has caught the bug.

Miss Field declares herself female and in love with cricket, a rare but tempting combination. Pri is a scandalous gossip who has flattered my humble blog with a link and a mention, so surely deserves reciprocation.

Last, but never least, is the Sports Freak whose busy blog offers insight and a sense of the ridiculous that can only be found south of the equator and west of Sydney.

If Harmy doesn't make a difference it is good to know there are so many people out there who are ready and able to give him shit!

Ready To Run?

Nothing like a few lingering questions to add spice to a selection.

Harmison is pictured here wondering where the hell his boots are.

Hands Up

I saw an item on TV last night about the scientific study that reckons the ratio of index finger to ring finger length is an indicator of intelligence or some such trait.

I wonder if the same principle is capable of predicting a bowlers ability to put the ball in the right spot?