My mantra is: put your brain into gear and if you can add to what's on the screen then do it, otherwise shut up.

The key thing was to learn the value of economy with words and to never insult the viewer by telling them what they can already see.

The only thing that really annoys me is when all of a sudden you hear yourself on the radio advertising Smith's tyre shop or Blenkinsop's jam. They simply can't do that. And in Australia, occasionally I have to take action.

The problem with relying on nostalgia for commentary is that people only remember the good things.

Media were never allowed into an Australian dressing room until I became skipper. I changed that and invited them in at the close of play each day, thereby confirming for many administrators they had appointed a madman as captain.

The hallmark of a great captain is the ability to win the toss, at the right time.

He has defined cricket in his fabulous, impeccable manner. He is to batting what Shane Warne is to bowling.