I have a responsibility to my children to be fit and healthy.

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

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.

The first thing is to be patient, which is probably the hardest thing to do. Don't worry if blokes are whacking you out of the park because you still have the opportunity to get him out next ball, even if it's not the same ball.

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.

Sachin Tendulkar is in my time the best player without doubt - daylight second, Brian Lara third.

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