Ian Bell watches the ball closely while batting in the nets on the eve of the first Test against Australia, Brisbane, November 22, 2006© Getty Images
Ricky Ponting enjoys a lighter moment during a press conference on the eve of the first Ashes Test, Brisbane, November 22, 2006© Getty Images
Ricky Ponting and Andrew Flintoff pose with a replica Ashes urn, Brisbane, November 22, 2006© Getty Images