'Don't hate what u can't imitate'

The exception
As an Englishman, I have never once liked an Australian fast bowler for even a fraction of a second.

Until now! You tell 'em, Pat. Where do you stand on "should of"?

The infiltrators
James Franklin was surprised by the clientele at his favourite tourist attraction.

First the playgrounds and now this. Is there nowhere you can go these days which isn't overrun by children?

The charity match
There was a Jimmy Anderson benefit match this week. Graeme Swann had a memorable experience.

One for UK readers in their thirties there. Sorry, everyone else.

The father
Iain O'Brien had a great week.

When was the second happiest occasion when you've seen one?

The warm-up
The summer has been a wet one in the UK. Stuart Broad has been carefully monitoring the skies, primed for action.

You've got to make the most of what you get. It's doubtful the skies were still clear when he arrived at his destination.

The film review
Rob Key watched This Means War. Tell us all about it, Rob.

Duly noted.

Nando's Watch
County cricketers really do lack inspiration when it comes to going out for food. Is there some sort of national sponsorship deal in place here?

Middlesex:

Surrey:

Leicestershire:

Discount? Is that a special cricketers' discount?

Smashwatch
And are cricketers still "smashing" their food instead of eating it?

Sounds like it.

Demolition. Is that a step up or down from smashing? Daresay I know where the chicken was from though.

The fine dining
Amid all this Nando-smashing, at least Graeme Swann's taking the time to enjoy some quality meals.

That's the spirit.

Tino Best's modesty corner
"Don't hate what u can't Imitate #KeepItReal"
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Does this give impressionists more room for manoeuvre?