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 slow-motion replay doesn't show how fast the ball was really travelling.

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.

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.

Gatting at fine leg - that's a contradiction in terms.

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

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.