Umar Gul runs out Mark Richardson, New Zealand v Pakistan, 1st Test, Hamilton, 1st day, December 19, 2003© AFP
Mike Hussey punishes a loose ball, Australia A v Indians, tour game, Hobart, 1st day, December 19, 2003© Getty Images
As ever, Muttiah Muralitharan was Sri Lanka's outstanding bowler, with first-day figures of 37-20-38-3, Sri Lanka v England, 3rd Test, Colombo, December 18, 2003© Getty Images