A least the pitch cover was doing it's job, England v Australia, 3rd Test, 3rd day, Edgbaston, August 1, 2009© PA Photos
Shahid Afridi is not happy after being hit for a six by Chamara Kapugedera, Sri Lanka v Pakistan, 2nd ODI, Dambulla, August 1, 2009 © Associated Press
Ian Botham does his bit to help the groundstaff, England v Australia, 3rd Test, 3rd day, Edgbaston, August 1, 2009© Getty Images