Shots of the week by Will Luke
August 7, 2006
The India fast bowler Sreesanth climbs a wall during a physical training session in Bangalore
After their comprehensive innings victory over South Africa in the first Test last week, Sri Lankan fans watch the two sides practice in the lead-up to the second Test at Colombo
Despite the crushing victory by Sri Lanka last week, Jacques Rudolph tries an alternative method of training by playing frisbee with his South Africa team-mates
England dropped Geraint Jones as their wicketkeeper for the third Test against Pakistan at Headingley, and recalled Chris Read who last played a Test in 2004
David Lloyd, the former England batsman and coach now commentating for Sky TV, larks around before the first day's play between England and Pakistan with his favourite Npower girl, Sally
Sri Lankan fans cheer on their side against South Africa in the second Test at Colombo, buoyed by the record-breaking innings by the captain Mahela Jayawardene in the first Test last week
Michael Vaughan made an appearance at Headingley, albeit on crutches as he continues to recover from surgery to his knee. Surrounded by England medics, carefully eyeing his every (hobbling) move, Vaughan offered words of encouragement and advice to the stand-in England captain Andrew Strauss
A mirrored celebration: Kevin Pietersen and Ian Bell both brought up hundreds against Pakistan in the third Test. But gone are the days of diffidence from Bell who, for the first time, matched Pietersen's famous jump-in-the-air and rather suggested that he has arrived on the international scene
Mithali Raj breaks open the champagne after India's women beat England in the inaugral Twenty20 match at Derby
Monty Panesar Supermen and The Incredible Hulk roared their support for England at Headingley on Saturday...but Younis Khan and Mohammad Yousuf batted resolutely to defy even the superheroes, nevermind the England bowlers
S Sreesanth climbs a wall during a physical training session in Bangalore
Sri Lankan fans watch their side practice
Jacques Rudolph plays with a frisbee
Chris Read at Headingley as he prepares for his Test return
David Lloyd, commentating for Sky TV, larks around before play
Sri Lankan fans watch their side against South Africa
Andrew Strauss chats to the injured Michael Vaughan
A mirrored celebration: Kevin Pietersen and Ian Bell both brought up hundreds and both punched the air in delight
Mithali Raj breaks open the champagne after beating England in the inaugral Twenty20
Monty Panesar Supermen and The Incredible Hulk at Headingley
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