The World Cup runneth over
The modern English cricketer is generally quite an abstemious sort. However, the football World Cup appears to provide a reason to indulge.

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But there are degrees of indulgence.

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That still means a lot of liquid though. Surely there are consequences.

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The retirement
It's traditional to congratulate a retiring player on their wonderful career.

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It's less common to congratulate them on the actual retirement itself.

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The bully
David Warner's had it in for Nathan Lyon this week. A whole series of photographs of the spinner has been published, generally accompanied by mocking comment regarding his physique.

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What was the motivation for this abuse? Perhaps this.

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But it can't go on forever, can it?

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The complex character
But Warner's also got a softer side.

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Some might even say an embarrassingly soft side. Wind beneath my wings? Really?

The one-upmanship
Coaches are always so supportive of their players.

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The definition

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Because "long" does not mean "eternal".

The pedant
Alex Hales, however, is a man after my own heart.

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You tell 'em, Alex.

The busy man
A large part of being a professional sportsman involves ensuring you get sufficient rest and good nutrition.

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Life with Kemar Roach
Kemar's full of instructions for us this week.

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Letting go.

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We won't.

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This one's harder to obey. Strive to do what? Perhaps we're to work and fight to strive to fight for the right to work.

Life with Chris Gayle
Such a broad span of emotions…

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But how do you ensure practice is perfect? Do you have to practice?

Nando's Watch
Honestly, they're all turning against the place.

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Jetlag Watch
Somewhere in the world, there is always a cricketer complaining about jetlag.

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