Andrew Flintoff

Why, if we're hurtling through space, why would water stay still? Why is it not wobbling?

Cricket kept me away from trouble.

Looking back, I feel for the missus. She used to get the worst of me.

I always wanted to captain the teams I played in.

I like the look of all-rounder Ben Stokes. I usually have no interest in comparing new players with myself, but there are some interesting parallels here.

A lot of kids don't get the chance to play sport.

I don't play for money. I'm not sure I even can play just for money. Money is great; I can't lie about that.

It annoys me when I phone a hotel receptionist in my own country, and they don't understand what I am saying because they don't speak English. I think that's wrong. It's nothing to do with being politically correct or incorrect; it's just not right.

I have no problems with a multicultural society; I think that is to the benefit of the country. But you have to be careful what levels you take it to.

The one thing we need to do to continue to maintain Test cricket as being special is cutting down the amount and make it a real occasion rather than playing one after another.

I don't suck up to anyone or do any of that. I point-blank refuse. I just hate it.

It is one thing being scrutinised for playing a bad shot as a batsman or bowling a bad spell as a bowler, but the captaincy adds an extra dimension. The criticism is slightly harder to take.