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.

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'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.

Money does not motivate me as long as I can provide for my children.

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

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

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