'I don't think it's sad that I bought a Women's Weekly'
Confident men get in touch with their feminine sides in this week's Twitter round-up
Alex Bowden
17-Jan-2013
Cosmetics samplers? I'll take one! • Associated Press
In this week's Twitter round-up, let's first take a look at what England players get up to when they're not taking part in a tour for one reason or another.
The feast
Graham Onions has been trying to eat well.
Graham Onions has been trying to eat well.
The famine
Graeme Swann's also been trying to eat well.
Graeme Swann's also been trying to eat well.
A good bout of tea towel-wafting will doubtless strengthen the wrist, so that's no bad thing.
The reward
Nick Compton's also focused on food. One of the great benefits of being a professional sportsman is that you can eat well.
Nick Compton's also focused on food. One of the great benefits of being a professional sportsman is that you can eat well.
Wait. That's not eating well. That's enduring a miserable, joyless experience and then rewarding yourself with something equally miserable and joyless.
The uncomfortable experience
Stuart Broad has been socialising.
Stuart Broad has been socialising.
Few things are more attractive than a girl who looks like a bar stool.
The loss
I imagine life's tough for county cricketers in the close season as well. How's Rob Key coping?
I imagine life's tough for county cricketers in the close season as well. How's Rob Key coping?
"Left my iPad at Venice airport. #spewing."
@robkey612
@robkey612
Tough times.
You have everyone's sympathies.
The controversy
You can see the headline already: "Indian cricketer slams authorities." Seam bowler Ishant Sharma has launched a stunning and controversial attack on the BCCI and other cricket boards regarding the massive workloads modern cricketers are being forced to endure.
You can see the headline already: "Indian cricketer slams authorities." Seam bowler Ishant Sharma has launched a stunning and controversial attack on the BCCI and other cricket boards regarding the massive workloads modern cricketers are being forced to endure.
I can't believe he said that.
The reading material
Pat Cummins made an interesting selection.
Pat Cummins made an interesting selection.
No, it's not sad. It's weird.
The mummy's boy
Tasmania's James Faulkner is treating his mother.
Tasmania's James Faulkner is treating his mother.
Bet she can't wait.
The bad experience
You feel that Essex's Maurice Chambers isn't giving us the full story.
You feel that Essex's Maurice Chambers isn't giving us the full story.
"Taking a girl out on a date is over rated."
@maurice29chamb
@maurice29chamb
The zombies
Tino Best has another Tino Best quote for us all. This time it's a warning.
Tino Best has another Tino Best quote for us all. This time it's a warning.
Kemar Roach's modesty corner
Step aside, Tino. You aren't the only West Indian fast bowler with a high opinion of himself.
Step aside, Tino. You aren't the only West Indian fast bowler with a high opinion of himself.
Who are the others? Is Rory Kleinveldt one? How about James Tredwell? How can we spot them? Will they have the same attitude to the capitalisation of initial letters in words?
What's your philosophy?
Let's steer clear of Shaun Pollock for once, lest he develop some sort of influence in the world - the thought of that is too horrific to contemplate. Let's instead see what Farveez Maharoof has to say.
Let's steer clear of Shaun Pollock for once, lest he develop some sort of influence in the world - the thought of that is too horrific to contemplate. Let's instead see what Farveez Maharoof has to say.
Wait. He's quoting Pollock? He's a disciple! It might be too late.
Nando's Watch
Nottinghamshire's Riki Wessels has an odd understanding of the word "already".
Nottinghamshire's Riki Wessels has an odd understanding of the word "already".
Alex Bowden blogs at King Cricket