My only problem is the fear that opposition bowlers might go for my fingers and that's why I was scared of the short ball. Now I am struggling with the ball pitching up and swinging away. I just keep nicking that one.

The reason why I have lost weight is that I looked at the international schedule and thought that I wanted to play for another two years. It is a very hectic schedule and if I want to get through that then I have to be in the best shape that I can.

To me, cricket is a simple game. Keep it simple and just go out and play.

I'll be going to bed having nightmares of Sachin just running down the wicket and belting me back over the head for six. He was unstoppable. I don't think anyone, apart from Don Bradman, is in the same class as Sachin Tendulkar. He is just an amazing player.

I'm fitter than I've ever been, I'm actually very, very healthy and I'm happy.

In the space of one delivery so much had changed. My confidence was sky-high. I was pumped up and rock'n'rolling.

I am no dummy, mate, that's for sure.