A lot of the lads have a bat for the nets, a bat for facing the bowling machine and a separate bat for the match. I'll just crack on with a bat until it breaks - then crack on with another one.
There are of course mornings when you wouldn't mind a lie in.
I've read a lot of Irvine Welsh - Trainspotting, Glue - he's written some beauties.
When it comes to sledging, I think people often get the wrong view.
If I'm playing well I'll get through a bat in three weeks. I batter them.
Captaincy is something you get better at through experience. You've got to trust your instincts.