Dave Rai looking to be as positive as possible on the back foot against the Old Actonians opening bowlers.

Meenwhile on the small square, Linserd takes time off from bowling against Highgate to pose for the camera.

Hazell, Dodds, Ryan and Dodds look on as the 3rd XI take on Highgate.

At the same time, John Hinnigan is watching the 1st XI, as the incoming batsmen Anil Sharma and Danny Hare seem relaxed about the situation in hand.

Afghan superstar Wali Khan takes time out after another mammoth bowling spell.

Dodgy Dave Hinnigan is a picture of concentration as he looks to play forward against the Old Actonians opening bowlers.

The best scorers in the league pose for the camera, as the scoreboard shows solid progress from the E-Unit.

Anil is resolute in defence, as he plays back.

Anil Sharma shows that he's one of the most destructive back foot players in the league, executing another a perfect pull shot as photographer Mark Varley shows just how good his zoom lense is with this picture.

In the 3rd XI game, Chat Gallage is bowling his Muralidaran-style off breaks.

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Barney shows off his latest injury, whilst Dave Baker, 2nd XI skipper Stav Elia, Tim Beeden and Martin 'Monster' Loveday look on, propping up the bar.