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

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.

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.

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

It doesn't matter how pretty you look it's how many runs you get.

The minute you hesitate you are in trouble.

I'd like to try to inspire the youth, that's obviously where our future is and the kids are the ones you can mould and you can give them ideas and opportunities and I'd like to try to inspire all the young kids because I had a dream when I was young, that was to play for Australia.