I think, within my mind and even within the selectors' minds, we know what our opening combination is going to be for the World Cup. I think that's been on display a fair bit before the last couple of games. |
I thought I had let the whole thing slip, |
I thought it was an excellent all-round performance tonight. We always try and time our run during these competitions and build our momentum and we're getting better each match. |
I thought it was going to lob over me. I turned around and took a few steps sideways and thought I had it covered and all of a sudden found I didn't have it covered, then just stuck my hand out and it managed to stay in. |
I totally disagreed with him. Brett is the bowler he is because of his pace. If he drops his pace he actually becomes a lot easier to hit. |
I was disappointed over my dismissal, given that it was at a crucial stage of the game and I had worked very hard to get to that point, |
I was extra keen [to play]. But there's a bigger picture to look at. The worst thing that could have happened to me was to come back early and be out for the first or second Tests. |
I was furious at a player being so disrespectful to himself, his teammates, his opponents and his country by turning up to play a game in that state, and I blurted out, 'He can go home then!' to Gilchrist before heading off to speak to (coach) John Buchanan. |
I won't do too much training, just try and recover as well as I can and make sure I'm right for the morning, but I should be OK. |
I would hate to think if we lost this series it is only my fault, all coming back to me, |
I would just like to see him continue working hard, |
I wouldn't like to think that anybody is playing for their career in this game, certainly that hasn't been mentioned at all, |
I wouldn't take him at 60 or 70 percent fitness. He has to be right to bowl not just on Thursday morning but every morning of the match. |
I'd still rank England second. We're No. 1 for what we've done over a long period of time. They're a definite threat and if they keep going they will get even closer. |
I'm looking forward to him playing an even bigger part down in Sydney now. |