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.

Any captain can only do his best for the team and for cricket. When you are winning, you are a hero. Lose, and the backslappers fade away.

Bruce Reid is not the worst batsman there is at international level but those who are worse would not need to hire the Myer Music Bowl to hold a convention.

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.

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

A cricket ground is a flat piece of earth with some buildings around it.