It was a seaming wicket, plenty of moisture there. We take the game plan in of playing two spinners, obviously hoping to bat first and have them bowling on day five. |
It was an amazing win and testament to the character of the team. From the position we were in it must be one of the greatest comebacks. |
It's a wonderful occasional and it's wonderful to share it with a great bunch of people. It's an emotional time and a reward for lots of hard work and preparation. |
It's great to be back on familiar territory and hopefully I can carry over my form from the end of the VB Series. |
It's just been a real challenge for us to try to find ways of getting these guys out. It's been tough work. It's been physically and mentally taxing. |
Man for man, South Africa just out-bowled, out-batted and out-fielded us. We just didn't deliver today. |
On reflection, I think I was too focused on saving the game, ... I should have played naturally. I was too entrenched in a match-saving mindset. |
Probably that was my biggest mistake. You sort of think that no one has got 200. |
Ricky has been an outstanding captain up to this point and will continue to be so, |
Shane is a wonderful cricketer and I'm sure he has all the attributes of a good captain, ... He has a good cricket mind and he helps Ricky a lot. |
Shane is a wonderful cricketer and I'm sure he has all the attributes of a good captain. He has a good cricket mind and he helps Ricky a lot. |
So it's been very difficult for Ricky, I think. |
The hospitality is second to none and we really enjoy being here. Everyone seems so genuinely happy that we are here. |
The injuries are not an excuse, (South Africa captain) Graeme Smith had to deal with those through the recent tour in Australia. |
There are strong opinions being thrown around about who should be in or out of the side at a time when they are pretty easy to throw around, |