Andrew Strauss pulls strongly through the leg side, England v Australia, 5th Test, The Oval, 3rd day, August 22, 2009© Getty Images
Spitting blood: Ricky Ponting took a nasty blow in the mouth, England v Australia, 5th Test, The Oval, 3rd day, August 22, 2009© Getty Images
Andrew Strauss acknowledges applause for a very patient fifty, England v Australia, 5th Test, The Oval, 3rd day, August 22, 2009© PA Photos