• Michael Clarke chatted to Shane Watson, who was not included in the team due to his calf injury.
  • The skipper then had a bat in the nets.
  • David Warner warned up as he contemplated his poor form.
  • Ed Cowan (L) gave Rob Quiney some tips ahead of only his second Test.
  • Ricky Ponting prepared for what could be a defining game in the twilight of his career.
  • For the Proteas, Hashim Amla inspected his helmet before batting in the nets.
  • Skipper Graeme Smith was in good spirits as he warmed up.
  • Morne Morkel looked focused as he bowled...
  • ...and so did fellow paceman Dale Steyn.
  • Spinner Imran Tahir practised his batting as he was included in the side.

SA and Oz warm-up in Adelaide

Michael Clarke chatted to Shane Watson, who was not included in the team due to his calf injury.