All people seem to want to talk about is the current Ashes series, and whether England are going to reverse the trend of recent series.

To win in Australia, for me, has to be the ultimate success because the Aussies live for sport

Pakistan is the sort of place every man should send his mother-in-law, for a month, with all expenses paid.

I think we are going to see exciting cricket all the way. We are watching the two best teams in the world-and I think England will eventually go on to pip Australia by a single Test

I want to stress again one aspect of the game which is most important. Never argue with an umpire.

I don't think I've actually drunk a beer for 15 years, except a few Guinnesses in Dublin, where it's the law.

Cricket is full of theorists who can ruin your game in no time.