He's very competitive and knows what he wants. He has developed toughness in character and that is what is needed for Indian cricket. Ganguly has proved to be one of the best captains. He has now acquired great leadership qualities.

Rahul is the kind of person who young cricketers can look up to; not only because of his success but also because of the way he conducts himself.

To me, being Australian is about looking after your mates, taking care of the less fortunate, supporting the underdog and enhancing the spirit that makes all Australians unique.

I don't like waiting in airports for my bags. Even worse, I don't like waiting in airports when my bags are lost.

There is no shame being beaten by such a great player, Sachin is perhaps only next to the Don

I keep a lucky red rag in my pocket when I bat, which has been a good luck charm for a few years.

I suppose, because I am a sportsman and travel all over Australia, I see every day Australians doing small and large and often unnoticed deeds; many times I thought how nice it would be for them to be recognised, so I hope somehow that in receiving this honour that I represent these people.