Talking Cricket

'My issue is that cricket is inherently not a black man's game in South Africa'

'When the rebel cricketers came, it was like guys arriving from outer space'

'Once Misbah or Younis go, we will be struggling for role models'

'Match-fixing set Pakistan back by five or seven years'

'I felt as captain I had certain responsibilities to change the culture'

'As a leader, you need to understand the characters in the team'

'Sometimes the most important thing is execution, not strategy'

'Teams are taking Indian domestic talent more seriously now'

'Going at the batsman early is vital for a swing bowler'

'Aggression is about being able to bowl 90mph for a whole day'

'In high-pressure moments the quality of decision-making matters more than skill'

'Being a selector is about spotting strength of character'

'Radio's about getting inside the listener's head'

Straight from the wrist

'Biomechanics takes the guesswork out of coaching'

'Life as a journalist is a pretty paranoid existence'

'You have to be mad to be a fast bowler'

'Modern batting is about scoring 360 degrees'

'Fast bowlers are not thinking for themselves'

'The team's mindset changed after Kolkata'