Venugopal Rao, the Maharashtra captain, and S Badrinath, the Tamil Nadu captain, share a light moment during a training session on the eve of their match, Tamil Nadu v Maharashtra, Ranji Trophy Super League, 1st round, Chennai, November 2, 2007© ESPNcricinfo Ltd
Jimmy Maher struggled before getting out for 4, Queensland v Sri Lankans, 1st day, Brisbane, November 2, 2007© Getty Images
Lasith Malinga was soon in the wickets on the first day, Queensland v Sri Lankans, 3rd day, Brisbane, November 2, 2007© Getty Images