Australia was ambushed by England because way too many people right across the board were living in a comfort zone. The first priority is to appoint a captain who can lead from the front. |
He has the ability to reverse the old ball and that will hold him in good stead during the Indian summer. |
I got the distinct impression Warne was the pseudo captain, |
I got the distinct impression Warne was the pseudo-captain during the fifth Test. There is no doubt Warne has an amazing cricket brain - but not only that, any cricket he plays is full of passion, (courage) and determination. |
I think you have got to win the game, so you go in with five (bowlers), |
I'd pair Lee with Tait. They could be sensational. |
I'm just saying it could be an English win. |
If Australia plays as good as it possibly can obviously it can win, no doubt about that, |
If Australia want to regain the Ashes they would dramatically improve their chances by appointing Shane Warne as captain, |
In the second innings Sobers showed me just how well he could bat, |
It is good in a way that players from different countries use this facility. Apart from learning the right technique, the most important aspect for all these players is to get to know the Indian conditions and that helps them to perform better when they get a chance to play here. |
Jones has come down here to get some bowling training under my guidance. To bowl in Indian conditions would be a bit difficult for him and if he is a little more effective with new ball, Jones will be a complete bowler. |
Just the other day he told me Dougie Walters had phoned. I thought, 'that's good' and he said, 'yeah, he offered me his liver. I said no thanks, I'll take my chances. |
That lack of sharpness is never more exposed than by a pace attack such as the blindingly quick one England have deployed. |
They should get rid of him as soon as possible. |