As England battle it out against Australia at Lord’s cricket ground in an attempt to claim the Ashes, we witness the mastery involved – both on and off the field.

http://vimeo.com/17360378

And yes, it has been a while since I posted anything. Can’t be bothered that much with cricket at the moment.

A slight post-Ashes-dip probably, not helped by the fact it has been really busy at work and I just don’t care much about all those ODI’s.

Looking forward to watching the Netherlands at the World Cup though. Hope they can cause another upset like the one from 2009 (← watch the video in there )

Road to the World Cup is a documentary produced for the ICC and is fully available online.

Go check it out if you want, but take in account that it might be a bit propagandist as it was the ICC paying the bills.

I liked his media appearances better in his playing days, like when he could be seen as a giant statue in these ads leading up to the 2006-07 Ashes.

Probably because he doesn’t say anything.

http://vimeo.com/2160394

Funny parody – at least I think it is – on this super slow motion video (super slow and super cool) from the 2005 Ashes:

I don’t have a lot more to say about this right now.

Lets watch a video.

But I don’t really hate Broad. I hate his manners when he gets frustrated.

Every time that happens – a bit to often –  he transforms from a good cricketer into a spoilt little kid: questioning the umpires decisions, yelling at teammates, throwing the ball at the batsman who refuses to get out, it’s all in his repertoire.

But like I said, I support England and watching him bowl for them when he’s on song is very pleasing. And why hate a guy who is getting a lot of wickets for your team, right?

Also, Broad is at the centre of one my favorite cricket memories. Remember this overthrow?

It became recognised as being of considerable significance in not just the context of the match or series, but in cricket in general, helping to revive leg spin bowling.

Wikipedia

It also inspired The Duckworth Lewis Method to write this little masterpiece:

I must have heard the song about a thousand times, but listening to it just now, I still love it.

The best thing about it are the lyrics. It is marvellous in how it is written from Mike Gatting’s perspective, how you relive the whole build up to that delivery, as if Gatting is digging up memories from his playing days, culminating in an outcry of “I hate Shane Warne!”

The greatest song on cricket ever.

Watch and learn: