Hussey's embarrassment at being No. 1

In an interview with The Australian’s Andrew Ramsey, Michael Hussey speaks about his embarrassment at being ranked the world’s No. 1 one-day batsman.

If Michael Hussey were the egocentric type, he would doubtless feel miffed by his comparative lack of celebrity in cricket-crazy India. Even within the relative sanctuary of the Australia team's hotel, players are routinely stopped by guests, security personnel and the occasional staff member to pose for photos and sign scraps of paper.

Cries of "Ponting, Ponting" or "Brett Lee" announce the imminent arrival of big-name players, but Hussey seems free to move about in much the same way he plays cricket: purposefully, unobtrusively and brimful of good humour. However, the 31-year-old says he feels uneasy about the latest development in the extraordinary career progression he has undergone since securing a place at international level 18 months ago.

Australia’s win over England at Jaipur is analysed in the Sydney Morning Herald by Peter Roebuck, who says Andrew Flintoff’s side received a prod in the belly.

In the same paper Trevor Marshallsea writes about how England won their early battles with Glenn McGrath.