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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

The minute you hesitate you are in trouble.