Monty Panesar made his long-awaited Northamptonshire comeback © Getty Images

Monty Panesar will try to revive his career back at Northamptonshire © Getty Images

Monty Panesar bowls for Essex © Getty Images

A way back for either? Kevin Pietersen shares a word with Monty Panesar © Getty Images

Monty Panesar was convinced he had removed Moeen Ali © Getty Images

Monty Panesar sets off on celebration © Getty Images

Monty Panesar lofts down the ground © Getty Images

James Foster, Monty Panesar, Reece Topley and Tymal Mills enjoy ice-creams during an Essex photo shoot © Getty Images

Monty Panesar took five wickets in the season opener in Abu Dhabi © Getty Images

Monty Panesar was bowled leaving © Getty Images

Monty Panesar was struck a painful blow on the box © Getty Images

Monty Panesar hopes to play in the Melbourne Test on Boxing Day © PA Photos

Monty Panesar celebrates dismissing Michael Clarke © PA Photos

Monty Panesar loses his off stump © AFP

Monty Panesar sends down a delivery © AFP

Monty Panesar had a successful day with the ball © AFP

Michael Carberry, Ben Stokes, Monty Panesar and Ian Bell take part in some sprints © Getty Images

Jonny Bairstow, Graeme Swann and Monty Panesar meet some of the locals © Getty Images