London, 13th May 2007 –Monty Panesar is undoubtedly the cult hero amongst English cricket fans – mainly thanks to his image and extravagant celebrations. Spread betting company Sporting Index are betting on how many ‘high fives’ and ‘high tens’ he attempts to make with his colleagues after taking his first wicket against New Zealand. Punters are awarded 10 points for every high ten and 5 points for every high five and the current prediction stands at 30. Punters must then decide to go higher or lower.

“Monty is definitely one of the biggest characters in cricket,” comments Sporting Index spokesman Karl Suntay, “His high fives have become something of a trademark and if he gets a very important wicket, it could be high fives all round!”

Monty’s High Five
How many high fives and high tens will Monty Panesar attempt after his first wicket against New Zealand?

Awarded 10 points per high ten and 5 points per high five
Prediction: 30 points

As with all spread bets you can bet higher or lower on the prediction made