It's reversing at 95mph, |
Naturally I'm very disappointed. But a tight time line became even tighter once the surgeon discovered more damage than was expected and to be back bowling 10 weeks after the operation was probably always likely to be optimistic. |
Of course I hope they live to regret it, but there is three days left in this Test match. |
The carnage we have seen out in Pakistan puts cricket in perspective really but if we can go there and lift the nation 2% then we will have done our jobs, |
There's still a bit of soreness from the operation but I saw the specialist again last week, he's happy with my rehabilitation and I am confident of making it. |
We know how much they enjoy their cricket, it's almost a religion out there, and if this England team can go out there and do something for the people then that would be great. |
We know it is going to be tough, but with the confidence in this side, it is certainly not beyond us. We know it will be difficult, but it is well within reach, and if anyone can do it we can. |
We tried to run a couple of weeks ago and the hip didn't like it. The body has a way of telling you it is not ready. We knew then we were struggling. |
We were ready to start and we were a little bit surprised and shocked, |
We've come a long way since Lord's, |
When you're seven wickets down, all sorts of things go through your head, |
You can see from the way we play we enjoy each others' company. |
You can understand it in some ways with Andrew Flintoff bowling at 90mph in dark light, |