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Shots of the Week by Will Luke - October 16-23

The Urban Gypsies

It was a memorable week for the West Indies who figure prominently in this week’s pictorial round-up of the last seven days. Pictured here are Wavell Hinds, Marlon Samuels and Chris Gayle at the Mumbai fashion show entitled Urban Gypsy, all looking cooler than ice.
It was a memorable week for the West Indies who figure prominently in this week’s pictorial round-up of the last seven days. Pictured here are Wavell Hinds, Marlon Samuels and Chris Gayle at the Mumbai fashion show entitled Urban Gypsy, all looking cooler than ice.•AFP
An Australian in India: Ricky Ponting poses for the cameras in a Mumbai street. Yes, it’s a staged photograph but there is nevertheless an interesting contrast between Ponting’s sponsored clothes and the decrepit, rusting bicycles.
An Australian in India: Ricky Ponting poses for the cameras in a Mumbai street. Yes, it’s a staged photograph but there is nevertheless an interesting contrast between Ponting’s sponsored clothes and the decrepit, rusting bicycles.•Getty Images
The most surprising factor of West Indies’ win over Australia was the world champions’ complacency. Catches were shelled, sloppiness was rife – even Ricky Ponting, usually a man with superglue on his fingertips, caught the bug. It’s one of the most demanding aspects of cricket photography, “freezing” a catch – but even spilled chances can be enjoyable to look at.
The most surprising factor of West Indies’ win over Australia was the world champions’ complacency. Catches were shelled, sloppiness was rife – even Ricky Ponting, usually a man with superglue on his fingertips, caught the bug. It’s one of the most demanding aspects of cricket photography, “freezing” a catch – but even spilled chances can be enjoyable to look at.•AFP
After a tumultuous few weeks for Pakistan cricket, it was good to see Bob Woolmer, the coach, smiling again. Snapshots like these are quite common, especially in cricket photography, and they act as a window into the relief and delight (or sadness and despair for the losing side) that a victory provides…especially for Pakistan during these difficult times.
After a tumultuous few weeks for Pakistan cricket, it was good to see Bob Woolmer, the coach, smiling again. Snapshots like these are quite common, especially in cricket photography, and they act as a window into the relief and delight (or sadness and despair for the losing side) that a victory provides…especially for Pakistan during these difficult times.•Prakash Singh/AFP/Getty Images
Don’t drop it. The Ashes urn arrived in Sydney this week and was greeted by Steve Waugh, Allan Border and Mark Taylor. During its flight from London the urn had its own seat in business class.
Don’t drop it. The Ashes urn arrived in Sydney this week and was greeted by Steve Waugh, Allan Border and Mark Taylor. During its flight from London the urn had its own seat in business class. •Getty Images
Who says umpires have the hardest job in the world? Just look at Daryl Harper and Simon Taufel, together with Sarah Edgar from the ICC, having far too much fun outside the Taj Mahal. Easy life, umpiring.
Who says umpires have the hardest job in the world? Just look at Daryl Harper and Simon Taufel, together with Sarah Edgar from the ICC, having far too much fun outside the Taj Mahal. Easy life, umpiring.•AFP
And still no one is any the wiser. The match between Australia and the West Indies this week was a crackerjack, and not just for the West Indies bowling but for their determined, prickly spirit. Their passionate performance was led by Chris Gayle –such a laconic character normally – whose spat with Michael Clarke cost him 30% of his match fee. It <i>was</i> entertaining, though…
And still no one is any the wiser. The match between Australia and the West Indies this week was a crackerjack, and not just for the West Indies bowling but for their determined, prickly spirit. Their passionate performance was led by Chris Gayle –such a laconic character normally – whose spat with Michael Clarke cost him 30% of his match fee. It was entertaining, though…•Hamish Blair/Getty Images
At first glance this photo appears to involve Sir Geoffrey. Fortunately, it does not. What it does do is demonstrate how even cricket, a game which provides income to a lucky few and enjoyment to millions, needs to watch who it associates itself with. The West Indies were in Mumbai visiting the food chain KFC for a promotional event, and were met by a gaggle of protestors.
At first glance this photo appears to involve Sir Geoffrey. Fortunately, it does not. What it does do is demonstrate how even cricket, a game which provides income to a lucky few and enjoyment to millions, needs to watch who it associates itself with. The West Indies were in Mumbai visiting the food chain KFC for a promotional event, and were met by a gaggle of protestors.•AFP