Western Australia v Queensland, Sheffield Shield, Perth, fourth day

The last day of summer

Mar 7, 2011: It brings with it wistfulness and a sense of loss

Bangladesh v West Indies, Group B, World Cup 2011, Mirpur

The dampest squib

Mar 5, 2011: And also the shortest game ever for which so much effort was taken to procure tickets

Netherlands v West Indies, Group B, World Cup 2011, Delhi

Not-so-manic Monday

Mar 1, 2011: Why would you go watch Netherlands-West Indies on the first night of the week? Because you don't have political connections, and it's a World Cup game after all

India v England, Group B, World Cup 2011, Bangalore

Now that's what I call an ODI

Feb 28, 2011: An English fan, sitting in the "Calcutta Stand" in Bangalore, watches the World Cup's most thrilling game so far

Australia v New Zealand, Group A, World Cup 2011, Nagpur

Old rivalry, new ground

Feb 26, 2011: An Aussie fan watches the trans-Tasman game, but only after one man and a laptop arrive via rickshaw

New Zealand v Pakistan, second Test, Wellington, fifth day

Confessions of an unconscious mind

Jan 19, 2011: A fan so dedicated to watching the Test she passed out because of the heat. Or maybe it was the dull cricket...

Western Australia v Victoria, Twenty20 Big Bash, Perth

Trash at the Big Bash

Jan 19, 2011: The cricket was of high quality but the same can't be said about the music and entertainment. Are such gimmicks required?

New Zealand v Pakistan, second Test, Wellington, third day

The Chris Martin report

Jan 18, 2011: Warning: embarrassing amounts of drool and giggles ahead

New Zealand v Pakistan, second Test, Wellington, second day

Martin's heroics and Vettori's cake

Jan 17, 2011: Oh my, the No. 11 from hell survived long enough for his captain to get to a century

New Zealand v Pakistan, second Test, Wellington, first day

Party at Welly

Jan 15, 2011: And while cricket was not part of the entertainment, a butt-crack was

Australia v England, fourth Test, Sydney, fourth day

Into cricketing heaven

Jan 6, 2011: Has gone this fan who came to Australia just so he could get some sleep

Australia v England, fifth Test, Sydney, second day

No highs for Beer

Jan 4, 2011: Still, the Hoff was at the SCG but so were the fun police

South Africa v India, third Test, Cape Town, first day

A cracking start

Jan 3, 2011: The world's top two sides battling in challenging conditions - that's how every year should begin (minus the rain)

Australia v England, fourth Test, Melbourne, third day

Grassy bank wanted

Dec 29, 2010: A South African checks out the MCG and his team's competition

Australia v England, fourth Test, Melbourne, second day

Depressing scenes at the 'G

Dec 28, 2010: An Australian fan can't bear to watch England pummel his side

Australia v England, third Test, Perth, third day

Barmy Army posers, and a Monty sighting

Dec 19, 2010: The Aussies who tried to compete with the famous English fans were, frankly, embarrassing. But the cricket was thrilling, wot?

Australia v England, third Test, Perth, second day

Can we call the Doctor, please?

Dec 18, 2010: The heat was sapping, the wind was nearly non-existent, but the home fans finally had reason to cheer

Wellington v Northern Districts, Twenty20, HRV Cup, Basin Reserve

The Bradley bunch

Dec 12, 2010: Who took over the Basin in their baby pink outfits. And the mystery of the messed-up scoreboard finally revealed

Wellington v Otago, Twenty20, HRV Cup, Basin Reserve

Hell's Wells

Dec 5, 2010: There were actual sixes, actual music, and actually Wellington won!

Australia v England, second Test, Adelaide, 1st day

Burn, burn, burn

Dec 4, 2010: A Melbourne kid turns up at the Adelaide Oval to see what the fuss is all about