
Ricky Ponting plays down to fine leg with Paul Nixon looking on, first ODI, Australia vs England, Commonwealth Bank series, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, January 12, 2007© Getty Images

Ricky Ponting reaches his half-century, Australia v England, Commonwealth Bank Series, 1st Match, Melbourne, January 12, 2007© Getty Images

Michael Clarke formed an impressive stand with Ricky Ponting, Australia v England, Commonwealth Bank Series, 1st Match, Melbourne, January 12, 2007© Getty Images