Chris Cairns turned in a fine allround performance to guide Canterbury to the State Shield title, Canterbury v Central Districts, State Shield final, Christchurch, February 12 2006© Getty Images
A very glum-looking Shoaib Akhtar after announcing his latest fitness setback, Lahore, February 12, 2006© AFP
Michael Vaughan at the pre-tour press conference before flying his team out to India, Heathrow, London, February 12, 2006© Getty Images