The master spinner himself was seen beaming even more vigorously than usual at the start of play.
Bickerton, eight back at the start of play, fired a course record-equalling 63 to set up the play-off.
Sean Ervine, given the new ball at the start of play, quickly accounted for Strauss, who edged to wicket-keeper Tatenda Taibu.
Andrew Strauss enforced the follow-on after the start of play was held up by rain for two and a quarter hours.
Australia were, however, critical of mopping up arrangements at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium after the start of play was delayed for five hours.
England needed seven wickets at the start of play and despite morning showers bowled out West Indies for 176 in the third over after lunch.
Much of the cloud cover visible at the start of play quickly dispersed and Cook hit his first ball - a weak Johnson loosener - for four.
There was never any prospect of the two captains trying to contrive a positive result at the start of play as both sides had too much to lose.
Derby, who had conceded 52 goals in the league before the start of play, were hardly airtight at the back, Tom Huddlestone forcing another good save from Carroll.
It was harrowing viewing for New Zealand coach Mark Greatbatch as his side lost their last six first-innings wickets in just 12.1 overs at the start of play.
In keeping with the first two Tests, those who had made it to the Waca in time for the start of play were rewarded with some early drama.
Worcestershire's woes were in start contrast to the visitors, who saw Langer pass Bradman's milestone 20 minutes after the start of play when he drove Matt Mason for four.
West Indies managed to add only 14 runs to their first day score of 271-6 at the start of play as Vaas (3-35) and Lasith Malinga (4-71) mopped up the tail.
Already without batsmen Rahul Dravid and Yuvraj Singh because of injuries, the hosts suffered a setback before the start of play when the experienced VVS Laxman failed to recover in time from a finger problem.
The Lions were in some trouble themselves at start of play, resuming on 143-6, but Ambrose and Rashid gave the selectors a reminder of their ability after being overlooked for Test, one-day and Twenty20 squads this week.
The fog in fact delayed the start of play for two and half hours, but India, who led by 285 overnight, chose to give Gautam Gambhir and Yuvraj the chance to try and complete hundreds, rather than declare.
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Somerset were in no obvious hurry at the start of play after resuming on 163-3 as McKenzie set about the task of extending the lead and boosting his own chances of being offered a return contract for next summer.
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Only 16 more runs from the start of play would have taken him ahead of two-time triple centurions Don Bradman of Australia and West Indian Brian Lara and made him the first player to score three triple hundreds in Tests.
Ponting, who was named Man of the Match for scores of 149 and 104 not out, was rewarded for his decision to back his bowlers at the start of play when Lee removed Smith for three in the eighth over.
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The Rose Bowl wicket had provided Lancashire problems on day one, but on an increasingly flat pitch, the visitors managed to move from a precarious position at the start of play to preserve their status as the only unbeaten team in the County Championship.
It was unfortunate that Mahendra Dhoni's men did not push on for the win after taking a 151-run lead into their second innings but, with the the start of play significantly delayed for a third successive day, a draw was always the most likely result.
At the start of the play Sunday, most golf fans thought Mickelson, who began one off the lead and would play in the final group, would run away with his fourth green jacket.
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It kept track of how many seconds elapsed before the quarterback released the ball, where each player stood at the start of the play, which defensive player applied pressure and which blocker allowed it.
They get a bit cautious when the play is sent into the huddle, and start hearing some footsteps as memories of crunching hits start to play some mind games.
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On 12 at the start of the day's play in a total of 23-0, he built important partnerships throughout.
All the big players play early, at the age of 18 they start to play at the top level.
The side is decided at Gleneagles in two weeks, although many of those still trying to grab a guaranteed place - Montgomerie has three wild cards - are staying in America for the start of the FedEx Cup play-offs, which do not count for points.
The momentary momentum swing, however, also left Pittsburgh without one of its key performers for a crucial power play at the start of the third period.
The auction was held on Friday, ahead of the start of the second day's play in Jamaica.
In the new climate, the threat of takeover may also start to play its part in spurring efficiency.
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