Start Of Cricket Season Gifts

End of football season - UK

I only root so hard for my time because I hate your team so much.

'Of course I'm on the pull - I'm a cricketer.'

"He tested positive for a new fever ... TB12."

Alternative fielding positions

Perils of the double play.

Cricket Accidents.

The obstetrician doesn't need a close catcher...

'The 'Leviathan Bat,' or many centuried marvel of the modern (cricket) world. (Dr. William Gilbert Grace.)'

"Winning isn't everything, Josh. Not being the reason your team loses is everything."

The University Cricket Match - a sketch at Lord's.

Boy with bat using toaster to launch bread for him to practise hitting

Remarkable run-ups 1890-1940

'...I don't like your chances!'

'Remember last Saturday. . . you were bold that day. No dear, caught.'

I like what I'm seein' out there. This could be our year Wikowski.

'We went generic. The players' salaries are affordable.'

'And with this one I scored 138 not out...every one off the edge.'

Cricket - The Pride of the Village.

'To talk to men at their own level you have to talk a load of balls.'

"Why so aloof in here? When you're on base, you yak your ass off with every Yankee in sight."

"And the way you kids kick ass today will speak volumes about the leaders of tomorrow you will be."

'You can't beat the excitement of a new county season.'

Jocko, a man for all sports' seasons.

'...and watch out for his 'flipper'!'

Cricket widow's revenge 2

The Harper Plays Cricket.

"Compromise? What the hell is there between safe and out?"

'He hasn't played a game yet, but there are people who have started whinging about him already.'

"Oh, how I wish the season would start!"

'Now then you two, you can't both be Australia - one of you has to be England!'

'I'll pour yours out as well Dear - I know that you won't be long.'

The world's first exploding cricket box...