It's a hard life as a professional cricketer. It's not as easy as everyone makes out. To survive you need a tough hide.

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.

You've got to have dreams to keep you going.

It's a hard life as a professional cricketer. It's not as easy as everyone makes out. To survive you need a tough hide.

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.

Geez, I just played cricket because I loved the game. I never thought about it much, never really had any formal coaching.

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