India

So NWG is just super busy, what with touring Canada and America and all and just hasn't had a moment (what with all the dresses and hairstyling) to update. Apologies.

And all of a sudden the ODI's are over (don't worry, NWG did watch in between schmoozing with Nicole Kidman Reese Witherspoon). The last match was a cracker.

And now there's India. Which brings several problems to the fore:

1. India are better than England. No explanation necessary.

Actually, she thought there would be more problems, but apparently only one is needed.

ODI At The Oval

Yes, NWG was there. Her first bit of live cricket since the Ashes (what memories).

And she got there and it rained. So...

She went home. Hung out. Watched TV.

Then went back. Oh the dream of living so near the Oval.

And so she watched England win. And it was fun. She enjoyed herself (aside from annoying couple in front; the girlfriend had no idea what was going on. Boyfriend: At least explain the basics to the poor girl.)

If only England were consistent. If only they played like that every match.

If only....

And Jade Dernbach. NWG has her eye on you. With your tattoos, and your earrings. This is cricket. Remember that.

The Test For Stuart

OK, so England lost. That's not the point.

NWG would like make several observations.

1. Ian Bell has stubble.
2. KP is going grey.
3. Stuart Broad can give a good interview.

NWG is surprised by two of the three.

She didn't realise Ian Bell was old enough to grow a beard. She was impressed by Stuart's ability to string words together to form a coherent sentence.

And KP going grey? It's not really a shock. All that hair dye will do that to a man.

Shane Warne The Woman

Has anyone apart from NWG seen the photos of Shane?

NWG is concerned for his gender.

It seems a couple of months with Liz Hurley and a few botox injections changes a man....and not for the good.

Cricketers are not supposed to age well. They've spent ten years in the sun, roasting away like a chicken. Their skin is supposed to be crinkled, leathery and wind burnt.

Not smooth and wrinkle-free.

Shane - NWG says save yourself. Stop visiting the dermatologist and get back to washing your face with the rain and not La Prairie moisturiser.

Is KP Kaput?

He's a wild one. He knows no limits. He has tattoos. He has a ring that he won't take off. He's had blue hair. He's had red hair.

But can he bat?

NWG knows she can't be too harsh on him. After all, now she's a Duchess, she has to be kind and smile a lot (it hurts her cheeks). But really he hasn't scored any runs. And really, what's the point of KP without the runs?

He doesn't even have red hair anymore.

Or the badger look.

Is this just a bad time? Does he not care anymore? Does he wish he was another South African born batsman?

Who'd Have Thought?

Now NWG doesn't want to go on and on.

But.........

Today was a great day.

England showed that not only did they bring the Ashes back with them from Oz. They also brought back some ruthless game-winning tactics.

At least it wasn't a totally wasted trip.

Graeme Swann is well on his way to becoming a favourite of NWGs. And Chris Tremlett.

But she can't really warm to Stuart Broad. She's not sure why. Something about his attitude that grates. He's not very English. Or he's not English enough. Either way, she's not sure about him.

And before you ask. Yes, NWG is practising her French for her big trip to Canada with the husband. And no, she will not be posting her honeymoon pictures on NWG.

Some things are private. But if you really must know. Her latest dress is from Topshop. And very nice it is too.

Sri Lanka Day 1

Ok. So NWG has been slightly absent of late. It's been tough. She can't lie.

First there was the big wedding. Couple of billion people watching - it was no big deal.

Then there was a massive reception which was slightly intimidating, but it's fine because NWG doesn't really eat anymore.

Then the big holiday to the islands, which was nice. NWG almost got blown away by the wind though.

And now NWG is back. Aside from a few commitments here (meeting the First Lady in her clashing outfit - the shame) and some dinners there (it's an art practicing to look like you're eating when actually you're not), she can now enjoy some cricket.

Oh the excitement! Oh the drama!

NWG has missed late starts due to rain. The nice white outfits and seeing Broad looking hot and bothered.