Andrew Flintoff faces the spin machine, Merlyn, developed by Henry Pryor, in the nets, England v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Edgbaston, May 24, 2006© Getty Images
Ed Smith reaches his century at Lord's as Middlesex enjoy a strong first day, Middlesex v Warwickshire, County Championship, Lord's, May 24, 2006© Getty Images
Daniel Vettori roars an unsuccessful appeal against Owais Shah, Middlesex v Warwickshire, County Championship, Lord's, May 24, 2006© Getty Images