Adam Gilchrist
People might think I am hypocritical because clearly my batting gave me an opportunity, certainly in the one-day team. I still always placed most importance on my wicketkeeping.
I didnt see a lot of Alan Knott but from what I have seen of footage, he must have been amazing. Jack Russell just had beautiful hands. Class. But I cannot imagine anyone doing anything better than Ian Healy.
I am not too fussed by anything because I am comfortable with where and how I played the game.
The Olympics are an emotional roller-coaster. You cant be too disappointed with results because things dont always go your way.
Anyone would be naive to think people were not aware with what was going on about ball maintenance. I dont think Cricket Australia wanted to go there. They did not want to go any deeper than that superficial example of ball-tampering.
Losing the Ashes was intense and emotional. My personal lack of results and contribution through that series played havoc in my mind.
That '05 Ashes and where that then took me personally for the next 12-18 months was the toughest point of my career.
I have no desire to keep playing international Test cricket, and not a day has gone by that I've regretted retiring.
I have no desire to be a politician. The role of chairman is not a politically aligned role, although it's all based in Canberra so I'm over there a lot.
I still love cricket and being involved. That ranges from commentating on Big Bash cricket to coaching my sons under-15 team.
I have a business that, funnily enough, has an Indian link - we grow Indian sandalwood in plantations and export the timber and oil overseas.
Ive brought my family many times to India during the IPL. Weve visited all the big cities but my personal favourite is Dharamshala; the mountains are a contrast to the hustle and bustle of the cities.
I think I could have adapted to left-handed golf better to right-handed batting.
I suppose that's the way I have always thought about it. Just try to hit the ball. That's what the game's about.
Whilst there's a competition still on we're still a chance.Collection: Competition
I'll pay to watch MS Dhoni Bat. Dhoni is not the next Gilchrist. He's the first MS Dhoni.Collection: Epic
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 DhoniCollection: Play
I now know what Sachin Tendulkar feels every time he bats in India.Collection: Bats
I would be comfortable to bat anywhere.Collection: Bats
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.Collection: Team
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.Collection: Years
It is difficult batting in artificial light with a red ball but it's a horrible task for umpires to make a judgment.Collection: Light
And I can say that I’ll pay to watch MS Dhoni bat.Collection: 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.Collection: Two
I'm confused. Really, really confused.Collection: Confused
There was a little element of feeling like a cow.Collection: Feelings
No no no no no. RIP Phillip Hughes.Collection: Rip