Andre Nel is big and raw-boned and I suspect he has the IQ of an empty swimming pool" - Adam Parore If you could bowl as well as you talk, you wouldn’t be the 12th man’ replied Shastri aptly. 29. “Tarzan is swinging so much, someone get him Jane.” 30. “Swinging like a rusty gate” 31. “More edges than a ream of paper” 32. “Biscuits” He's got a reputation for being awkward and arrogant, probably because he is awkward and arrogant" - Frances Edmonds on husband Phil This has been said to many fielders and we’ve all probably been on the wrong end of this sledge. There are conflicting stories as to where this originates from but it must be one of the oldest of its kind. 40. “Does anyone else feel that breeze?” 41. “I’ve seen a better batter at my local Fish & Chips” 42. “Take the keys off him he can’t drive” 43. “Didn’t know Gray Nics made fishing poles” 44. “You’ve lost it mentally. You’re still the same”

commented, 'It was surreal and embarrassing. We almost got a run, but the batsman turned it down because he'To which Dravid gave a savage reply and took everyone by surprise and, of course, to a repetitive round of laughters. He said, “Ye toh bohot hi buri halat agar ummidein Afridi pe tiki hain (It is really pathetic if the hopes are resting on Afridi).” 9. “That was a tremendous six. The ball was still in the air as it went over the boundary.” Freddie Trueman. (Photo Source: YouTube) Get a single down the other end and watch someone else play him" - Geoffrey Boycott, asked how best to handle Glenn McGrath After Jayasuriya recovered in few minutes and stood up, Dev said, “Jayasurya ki wife ko chinta nahi karni chahiye ab sab thik hai (Jayasuriya’s wife should not worry much, everything’s all right now)”. YES, YOU READ THAT RIGHT!! 7. “I think we are all slightly down in the dumps after another loss.” Ted Dexter. (Photo Source: YouTube)

Australian swing bowler Bob Massie had a brief playing career. His stint as a commentator was equally brief and maybe this is why. Alan McGilvray England great Fred Trueman was fielding near the gate from the pavilion. When the new batter came out, he turned around to shut the gate to be met by a classic from Trueman. The term ‘sledging’ relates to any verbal comments which are intended to distract a player from the opposing side. The intention is to ‘get under the player’s skin’ and to make them bowl badly or play a false stroke. John Arlott wasn’t quite up to speed with modern terminology as a streaker ran onto the pitch at Lord’s in 1975. Ted Dexter

2. “GAH!”

A 1914 biplane tied up with elastic bands trying vainly to take off" - Frank Keating on Bob Willis's run up There's only one man made more appeals than you, George, and that was Dr Barnardo" - Umpire Bill Reeve to George MacAuley James Ormond came to the crease when playing for England against Australia. Mark Waugh was fielding slip and said: “You’re too s*** to play for England!” I feel so bad about mine now I'm going to tie it around the cat" - Geoffrey Boycott, dismayed at the award of an MBE to Paul Collingwood for scoring 17 runs in the 2005 Ashes series If you turn the bat over you’ll find the instructions” – This is a classic from Merv Hughes, bowling to Robin Smith. It’s great for using yourself while fielding.

So dull is he, that tapes of the Willis delivery should be sold in Mothercare as a sleeping aid for fractious toddlers" - Jim White on Bob Willis' style of commentary Go on Hedley, you've got him in two minds, he doesn't know whether to hit you for four or six" - Arthur Wood to Hedley VerityOh really? I’ve seen your Mrs on the Hill and she’s batting at 3’ 3. “At least I’m the best player in my family” This sledge has been attributed to a number of players but, as far as I know, the first exchange took place between Viv Richards and former England fast bowler Greg Thomas. As a new batsman came out he turned to shut the gate, Trueman said, 'Don't bother son, you won't be out there long enough.'