"Reports of my demise ...

... have been greatly exaggerated"

Gary (Un)Ballanced And His Bleeding Bat

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

The Jadeja Jig

Young, Gifted And Yorkshire

Root and Bairstow - close, proud and more than a handful.

The Thoughts Of Michael Clarke III

Cheer up Pup - only eight more tests to go.

The Summer Of Youth Continues

Agar bowling to Root - makes me feel old just thinking about it.

The Thoughts Of Michael Clarke

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

Neil Gets All Wagnerian

Selection Meeting On The Balcony

Cut And Thrust

While both sides were a bit scratchy in parts the Lords Test saw both sides giving it plenty of "try". It sets up the rest of the series with some interesting questions, an improvement on the processions that some early season  series have been in recent years.

This image composed using Pixlromatic,Strip Design and Photoshop CS5.

Postcard From Lords

I'm here. Let's do this thing.

This impression created using AutoPainter II and Photoshop CS5.

Pop Strauss

The boss looking seriously quiet, or is it quietly serious?

The Empire Strikes Back

One old Member of the MCC feels the wrath of Dilshan. I love this image for the stories told in the faces, especially the old fella describing how he would have caught the ball rather than be flattened by it.

To Be Remembered

The tragedy is that this Lord's test will now be remembered for no balls and spot prices.

The worst thing about corruption is that it taints everyone, including the innocent and outstanding.

A Rainy Day In London

You have to admire the committment and loyalty of the average England cricket fan.

A Good Day Out

Shane Watson tips his cap in recognition of his latest step on the journey from brittle bad boy to key player.

Contrasting Emotions

Gul is gleeful while Paine is, well, pained.

Day one could well have set up a  very interesting test.