Alastair Cook clips to leg © Associated Press

Ricky Ponting has plenty to ponder © Getty Images

Ricky Ponting took a blow on the helmet from Steven Finn © Getty Images

Ricky Ponting collected a rapid half-century © Getty Images

James Anderson had plenty to say to the batsmen © Getty Images

Stuart Broad claimed the early wicket of Simon Katich © Getty Images

Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott take the applause after their record stand © AFP

History-makers: the Gabba scoreboard reflects England's effort © Getty Images

Ricky Ponting shares some views with Alastair Cook © AFP

It was another torrid day for Mitchell Johnson © Getty Images

Jonathan Trott played some handsome straight drives © Getty Images

Ricky Ponting argues with Aleem Dar have a catch was ruled not out © Getty Images

Alastair Cook continued to flay the Australian attack © Getty Images

Jonathan Trott joined the century club with his second against Australia © Getty Images

Alastair Cook reaches his first Test double hundred © Getty Images

Alastair Cook stands tall and plays through the covers © Getty Images

Michael Clarke dropped a simple catch at slip © Getty Images

Summit meeting: Ricky Ponting chats with his struggling bowlers © Getty Images