Caught Short

Short of brains, short of technique, short of breath and short of the mark. Four run outs in a row does not make for happy viewing and while no one should be looking for a panic button to press it did feel a little like some Black Caps players had been reading too many glowing reports.

Ninety Bloody Nine!

Bad enough to be caught on the boundary, or you tickle one to the keeper; but run out one short must be one of the worst feelings in cricket.

Tall, But Just Short

Jade Dernbach's body language speaks volumes for that feeling of knowing you just weren't quite where you should be.

This is a very dodgy segway into me saying normal service may be intermittent over the next 10 days as I struggle manfully to beat Las Vegas at it's own game.

Like tail-enders running between the wickets, we know there is only one outcome in the long term - but we still give it a go.

Let's Look At The Old Scoreboard

Stare as hard as he likes, Bandrinath is still going to get the same sad result. A pity because it was a great dive.

The Dismisal De Jour

Agonising and entertaining run outs are current video fodder. Funny how these things seem to be infectious and, like the ever popular ball to the groin, always more fun for those watching than those involved.

Running With The Indians

Never run with scissors.
Be careful when running with wolves.
Avoid running with Rahul Dravid unless you have a death wish or you crave the scary and uncertain.