
His luck continues: Matthew Hayden watches helplessly as he comes perilously close to being bowled, Australia v England, 4th Test, Melbourne, December 27, 2006© Getty Images

Australias prime minister John Howard and his wife Janette watch Australia take a commanding lead, Australia v England, 4th Test, Melbourne, December 27, 2006© Getty Images

A general view of the MCG, Australia v England, 4th Test, Melbourne, December 27, 2006© Getty Images