The wheels on the bandwagon go round and round

Today, Brad Haddin saved his test career from being prematurely ended. This is no small thing and he deserved plaudits for having the nuts to tough it out.

However, the Balls still has reserved seats in the Manou (immediately) and Hartley and Ronchi (for the future) bandwagons.

Whilst we're on topic - let's just also throw in the Chris Simpson for spinner bandwagon also.

Nerd-a-licious

I, MC Gregor, say this as a New Zealand fan...but could the NZ fast bowling stocks very easily fit in with a comic book convention crowd?

I mean, the Balls hates to point out the obvious...but we really fear that they might speak Klingon (Mix Master D would like to poiont at that I have no idea what Klingon is nor who speaks it).

That being said, we respect them for being themselves, despite all the pressure from people who say that international sports stars should be cool. Nerd on good sirs...nerd on!!!

Ah, mine eyes. The goggles, they do nothing

Is it just the Balls, or has the New Zealand cricket clothing designers taken part in some sick joke to make Jesse Ryder look even more rotund.

Surely there is little need to the tight fitting shirt in modern day cricket. But alas no...Jesse is forced to peel out of these shirts like an Olympic swimmer at the end of a race.

It's just cruel the way his shirt can't stay tucked in while he bowls. For shame NZ cricket.