Talking Cricket

The science of deception

'Batting is a life of torment'

'I was the mad scientist who threw ideas at the side'

'I couldn't bring myself to set a batsman up by giving him runs'

'The more fielders think for themselves, the better for the team'

'There is a pace to bowl for every pitch'

'I don't believe you need power to contribute'

'Standing up to the wicket is what keeping is all about'

'I always tried to think about being a leader, no matter where I was at'

'It was amazing going out there knowing you were going to win every time'

'I don't think it's fair to call the BCCI a bully'

'To be a good umpire you have to be a good person'

'Fast bowling is about imposing yourself on the batsman'

'When you've played at the top, it's hard to settle for second-best'

'I just try to convey my enjoyment of cricket'

'It would've been hypocritical for me to cry and carry on'

'We became more mortal than in the past'

'A bad captain can make a great team look ordinary'

'Will Fletcher risk annoying a lot of people in India?'

'As captain you need people to want to play for you'