Give Us A Sign

Daniel Vettori pictured giving an international sign with many meanings.

In England it means - is it raining?/it is raining/it is going to rain.
In New Zealand it means - when are my bowlers going to take a bloody wicket?
In India it means - where's my pile of cash?

Action Men

It doesn't have to be a test match to provide action and excitement, Hampshire v Surrey will do just as well.

I can't wait for the Aussies to get to the West Indies. The series will provide more sunshine and less emotional attachment, for me anyway.

Blue Day

The master of the quizzical look had no problem deciding on what to do having won the toss.

Can't help feeling there are a few twists in this test plot, not all relating to the weather.

Last Man Picked

Most of us know the feeling of being left out, forgotten, last to be chosen. So we can share poor old Hoggies pain. It may prove worse for The England as I suspect Hoggard's swing might have more effect than Anderson's, "whatever he serves up this game'.

Warm Up, Tongue Out

Daniel Vettori, of the Ngati Roma, issuing the standard spinner's challenge.

Underdogs eh? Well we will see about that.

And, of course, so we shall.

KP Eyes

KP saw our image of Sourav controlling his bat with shear force of will and decided he could do the same with the ball. It gives a whole new meaning to "keep your eye on the ball".

Do You Have The Gift?

Can you see into the future? If not, why not put your faith in a bunch of bloggers who think they can. The great Cricket Tipping Competition is up and running, care of SportsFreak. If you are one of the three people who visit this blog and have not been asked to participate, check it out. It may not be edifying but it does have the potential to become abusive.

What Have We Here Then?

Young Redmond.

False dawn?
His father's child?
Messiah?
Just a bit better than Mathew Bell?

Only time will tell.

Every Picture Tells a Story

In this case it is a tale of defeat. A tale that all those who have ever held a bat can relate to.