Ashes 2009: Australia practice

Brett Lee offers the benefit of his experience to Mitchell Johnson Australia arrived at Lord's on Tuesday 14 July - for many of their squad it was their first visit to The Home of Cricket.
Legend Merv Hughes was on hand to lend his experience to the squad as the Aussies warmed-up ahead of the second installment of this thrilling Series.
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A promising sight for England fans? Captain Ricky Ponting misses this catch in slip practice 
The unmistakable Merv Hughes: Even the experienced Brett Lee seems a relative novice next to the Aussie legend

Hughes the man: Former Middlesex man Phil Hughes is on familiar ground 
Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson warms up that rapid-fire arm