All Quotes

We want to swing the ball as much as we can. We try and get it to reverse, putting more sweat on one side and things like that. But we don't cheat. ”

Yes, I would have loved to win it, but I have great memories from World Cups. The 2007 tournament - my first - was very special. ”

The most important people to please are your family. ”

In all kinds of sports, you have to get the confidence going within before you can start proving people wrong or right. ”

I think I have a natural hitting ability. ”

After 114 Test matches, 228 ODIs, and 78 T20 Internationals, it is time for others to take over. I have had my turn, and to be honest, I am tired. ”

I announced my retirement from international cricket in May 2018 because I wanted to reduce my workload and spend more time with my wife and young sons. Some have insisted I was motivated purely by money. They are wrong. ”

I can't keep playing 10-11 months a year and keep being sharp after 15 years of international cricket. ”

Obviously, international cricket is the main cricket you want to play, especially Test cricket. ”

In my heart, international cricket is the way forward. That's where you want to play; that's where the pressure really lies. That's where you make your name. ”