“I guess they have had 16 years when they haven’t even been close in an Ashes series but we have found some sections of the crowd to be scathing and harsh. That has not been overly enjoyable. We have seen a pretty ugly side in some supporters.”

And I can say that I’ll pay to watch MS Dhoni bat.

The best compliment for me is when someone says they’ll pay to watch me play, And I can say that I’ll pay to watch MS Dhoni bat. MS is not the next Gilchrist. He’s the first MS Dhoni

I have done all the work I usually do and a little bit more, so hopefully that will produce results in at least one of the last two Tests.

There was a little element of feeling like a cow.

It is difficult batting in artificial light with a red ball but it’s a horrible task for umpires to make a judgment.

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.

I would be comfortable to bat anywhere.

I’m confused. Really, really confused.

I’ll pay to watch MS Dhoni Bat. Dhoni is not the next Gilchrist. He’s the first MS Dhoni.

I now know what Sachin Tendulkar feels every time he bats in India.

Whilst there’s a competition still on we’re still a chance.

Crowds create illusions.

Wherever the crowd goes run in the other direction. They’re always wrong.

The crowd is the gathering place of the weakest; true creation is a solitary act.

Without you in my arms, I feel an emptiness in my soul. I find myself searching the crowds for your face – I know it’s an impossibility, but I cannot help myself.

The greatest fear in the world is of the opinions of others. And the moment you are unafraid of the crowd you are no longer a sheep, you become a lion. A great roar arises in your heart, the roar of freedom.

You don’t play for the crowd, you play for the country.

I’m a little more shy and not comfortable dancing in front of a large crowd.

Since the beginning, it was just the same. The only difference, the crowds are bigger now.