
Mahendra Singh Dhoni keeps his eyes on the ball in the nets ahead of the first Test, Johannesburg, December 12, 2006© Getty Images

Sachin Tendulkar looks pensive in the nets, Johannesburg, December 12, 2006© Getty Images

Sri Sreesanth prepares to bowl in the nets ahead of the first Test, Johannesburg, December 12, 2006© Getty Images