Ponting on 1st Test: Expect a lift in intensity

Australia's fourday tour match ahead of the first Ashes petered out into a draw against the England Lions. Paceman Brett Lee was named man of the match as he bowled himself firmly into contention as he took six firstinnings wickets. "We got a lot out of this game almost everyone except me and it was really good preparation for us going into the Cardiff game" said Ricky Ponting. July 2009.