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

From our broadcasting box you can't see any grass at all. It is simply a carpet of humanity.

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.

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

In fact, as a spin bowler, you have to work on the batsman over after over.

Out in the field, you haven't got anyone whispering into your ear saying all sorts of things, you've got to do it yourself.

Cricket has so many meanings to so many Australians. It’s become precisely that - an Australian way of life. And what a life it is. Some would even go as far as to say, ‘marvellous’.