Separated at birth? Luke Wright and Shane Watson

A world apart in terms of location and talent (yes, Luke Wright is that good), The Village Cricketer has noticed a striking resemblance betwen Sussex and England batting all-rounder Luke Wright and Queensland and Australia all-rounder Shane Watson. Both blonde, both open the batting in one-day matches and both bowl a bit of medium-pace. Watson’s international career should be behind him cos he ain’t very good and even the Aussies don’t like him, Wright’s career is laid out in front of him after he was named in TVC’s team to win the next World Cup.

Luke Wright - very good

Shane Watson - not very good

 

Separated at birth? Matt Prior and George Dawes

The Village Cricketer has noticed a more than vague similarity between the wicketkeeping Sussex and England cricketer Matt Prior and the surreal scorekeeping baby George Dawes, played by Matt Lucas in the Reeves and Mortimer comedy panel game Shooting Stars. In May 2007, Lucas was placed 8th in the list of the UK’s 100 most influential gays and lesbians, in May 2007 Matt Prior made his test debut for England, and was placed 7th in England’s batting order.

George Dawes: scorekeeping baby

Matt Prior: wicketkeeping cricketer

 

Separated at birth? Ryan Sidebottom and Sideshow Bob

A topical doppleganger this one. The Village Cricketer has noticed an uncanny resemblence between Ryan Sidebottom, the Nottinghamshire and England left-arm bowler with long, curly, ginger hair, and Robert Underdunk Terwilliger (better known by his stage name Sideshow Bob), the villainous homicidal maniac from The Simpsons known for his abnormally large feet and hair.

Sidebottom: one of the most recognisable figures on the county circuit

Sideshow Bob: archenemy of Bart Simpson

 

Separated at birth? Bob Willis and Sam the Eagle

The Village Cricketer has noticed an uncanny resemblence between Sam the Eagle, the eagle from The Muppet Show who exists to promote and protect wholesome American morals and values, and Bob Willis, Sky Sports cricket pundit and former England fast bowler who exists to criticise England’s management and players. The pictures below don’t quite do the likeness justice, but you’ll definitely see it if you watch Bob on the TV.

Bob Willis: Critical commentator

Sam the Eagle: A muppet