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"The Manhattan graph looks more like Dubai."
AB de Villiers' 76-ball 96 prompts Craig to give a lesson in urban architecture
South Africa v Sri Lanka, fourth ODI, Kimberley
Jan 20, 2012
"Looking ahead to SA's tour of England, I'm hopeful that we might see Pietersen c. Petersen b. Peterson in one of the ODIs."
In the biggest clash of the summer Justin is interested in a quirky entry in the scorecard
South Africa v Sri Lanka, fourth ODI, Kimberley
Jan 20, 2012
"So, what are your odds on Cook beating Warner's 69-ball hundred?"
"Deck of cards, nine-pins, 'Ringa Ringa Roses', Indian batting line-up: what do they have in common? All fall down!"
"David Warner is somewhere in a Perth hotel room giggling at this run-rate."
Slow scoring in ODIs and super-fast in Tests? The mind boggles. Gareth's okay though
South Africa v Sri Lanka, second ODI, East London
Jan 14, 2012
"Here's a career that looks to be flowerin'/ 'Tis the boy from Tassie Ed Cowan/ With Warner in flight/ Ed played it just right/ Phil Who's future now seems to be sourin'"
An ode to the more circumspect Aussie opener, by Peter Steicke
Australia v India, third Test, Perth
Jan 14, 2012
"India are the 'Guinness' of world cricket - overrated and no good outside their home country!"
"A dashing young bowler, the Haus/ Tamed the Indians as one would a mouse/ They fell in a heap/ During an Aussie cleansweep/ Hopes for a Tendulkar century all doused!"
"Samaraweera, pack your bags again, mate!"
Bigsam says what the Sri Lankan selectors must be thinking
South Africa v Sri Lanka, first ODI, Paarl
Jan 11, 2012
More singles than a speed-dating evening. Sheesh!
Tom brings context to the 19 consecutive singles taken by AB de Villiers and Hashim Amla
South Africa v Sri Lanka, first ODI, Paarl
Jan 11, 2012
"There once was a bowler named Malinga/ Who would use his arm as a catapult slinger/ The batsmen would laugh/ Until he took out their calf/ And the umpire showed them his finger!"
A limerick that could double up as a player profile, by Trickshot
South Africa v Sri Lanka, first ODI, Paarl
Jan 11, 2012
"Smith undefeated in a winning fourth-innings chase once again! Phenomenal record he has..."
Doc adds to the growing list of witticisms about the Cape Town Test
South Africa v Sri Lanka, third Test, Cape Town
Jan 6, 2012
"A minute to win it, eh?!"
Nelson does a six-word report in his feedback on South Africa's two-run chase
South Africa v Sri Lanka, third Test, Cape Town
Jan 6, 2012
"There once was a man called Tahir/ Whose wickets brought so much cheer/ That he ran to the fence/ It made no sense/ That some said it was his nadir"
"In Moscow cricket circles, they're saying that Dilshan 'did a Vladimir' at Cape Town. In other words it was a very bad Put-in."
Boris offers a Russian perspective on Sri Lanka's decision to field first
South Africa v Sri Lanka, third Test, Cape Town
Jan 5, 2012
"In the terms of the Chinese cricketing calendar, it must be 'The Year of the Batsman.'"
Mitch predicts how 2012 will turn out in cricket on its fourth day
South Africa v Sri Lanka, third Test, Cape Town
Jan 4, 2012
"Us NZ fans should be cheerful. We've finally reached the bottom, after 4-5 years of being thereabouts, and it can only get better from here. Surely?"
Jono looks at the bright side of an appalling performance
South Africa v New Zealand, first Test, Cape Town
Jan 3, 2012
"NZ 14 for 2....the tail is exposed already"
New Zealand being bowled out for 45 didn't surprise Steve
South Africa v New Zealand, first Test, Cape Town
Jan 3, 2012
"Was just checking the list of highest run-scorers on a single ground. Surprise! Sachin does not feature in the first 100 names. Oh my! He has scored runs everywhere. Most versatile."
Rupesh gives Tendulkar fans another reason to celebrate
South Africa v Sri Lanka, third Test, Cape Town
Jan 3, 2012
"I think it's time South Africa import an England-born wicketkeeper."
Nikitha Sena has a novel idea on how to find Mark Boucher's successor
South Africa v Sri Lanka, second Test, Durban
Dec 28, 2011
