Brian Lara inspects the pitch on the eve of the first Test between New Zealand and West Indies, Auckland, March 8, 2006© Getty Images
Monty Panesar relaxes ahead of the second Test, where he will be aiming to follow his impressive debut performance, Mohali, March 7, 2006© Getty Images
Irfan Pathan finds the middle of his bat as he prepares for the second Test, Mohali, March 7, 2006© AFP