I'm not too good with packing. I always have every intention of doing it the week before and then leave it until the last moment - but at least I do it myself, I don't leave it to the missus.

Captaincy is something you get better at through experience. You've got to trust your instincts.

When you bowl at him you are not just trying to get him out, you are trying to impress him. "I want him to walk off thinking 'that Flintoff, he's all right isn't he?" I feel privileged to have played against him.

Personally I prefer to work things out by feel, by instinct.

Cricket is great, but I'm not as comfortable with everything else that goes with it.

While I'm at second slip I'm not just thinking of what I'm going to have for tea. I'm considering the match as well, wondering how I can help, if there is anything I can offer.

I'm not really superstitious - I don't have any lucky charms or a mascot.