Stuart Broad

I know the International Cricket Council are very strict about what you are allowed to do and what looks good on TV, but you can't let that take away from your natural game.

My role changes quite a lot, but ultimately I've always admired Glenn McGrath.

My favourite commentators are the ones that don't need to hear the sound of their own voice the whole time.

For Leicestershire, through the age groups, I didn't bowl at all. My height was below average for my age up until 17 when I had a big growth spurt. My bowling kicked on from there because I could get bounce from a fuller length and shape the ball away.

I'm a passionate player when I pull that England shirt on; it's a very special and proud moment for you.

I think that the older I get, the more I play, you realise when it's your time.

It is a proud moment to lead England out any time you do and on a world stage it gives it an extra oomph as well but it will be down there with the biggest lows if we don't win.

In international sport you get distractions all the time, but at the end of the day that shouldn't affect how you deliver a ball or how you hit a ball.

There are always distractions in international cricket because that's part of being an international sportsman.

We weren't wealthy but we weren't poor either. My mum was a teacher and my dad, Chris, was an England international cricketer. We were always taught respect when it came to money, and that stands me in good stead now. I've always respected my parents, and still look to them for advice when I need it.

It's very important in international cricket to be able to hold a bat, not just hold up an end, but have the ability to score runs.

The best player I've played with would be Graeme Swann, just because he's proved that regular finger-spinners can take wickets in international cricket for England.