The first I knew of its presence was as it dribbled back past my toes, having thudded into the back of the net.

BBC: Facing England's tormentor

Jason Krejza was beaten for pace and movement as the ball thudded into his pad, and two balls later an unsettled Mitchell Johnson was dropped at second slip by Laxman.

BBC: Aussies shackled by patient India

He was tempted by one short one from Sidebottom, and a lady of mature years showed admirable dexterity to take cover before the ball thudded into the wall above her head.

BBC: Maiden Kumble ton crushes England

The ball thudded to the ground, and this much was clear: Despite Brady's three previous championships, there remains one team he has not beaten when it has mattered most, one team that can reduce the coolest quarterback of his generation to desperation and defeat.

WSJ: Again, Giants Are Brady Kryptonite