Vernon Philander's knee injury was South Africa's main concern heading into the second Test, Durban, December 24, 2011© Getty Images
Ricky Ponting prepares to bat at the nets ahead of the Boxing Day Test, Melbourne, December 24, 2011© Getty Images
Virat Kohli and Ishant Sharma take a walk with their Santa hats on, Melbourne, December 24, 2011© AFP