With just about every player in Australia, his whole goal and ambition is to play for Australia. That's why they're playing first class cricket. It's just a different attitude.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
During my years of professional cricket in England, I realised that although the Australians were talented players, tactically they were a bit naive when compared to those who played full-time on the English circuit. You might find this arrogant, but that was the reality then.
Once again our cricketers have flattered to deceive in Australia.
In a world as competitive as ours, the child who does not get a decent education is condemned to the fringes of society. I think all Australians agree that this is intolerable. So we must demand as much of our schools as we do of our sports teams - and ensure that they keep the Australian dream alive for every child.
Being an Australian that's been No. 1 in the world back home playing in Australia, that's a pretty cool moment to have.
Equally, though, there are guys who play England Under 19 who don't even play First Class cricket. It is a watershed in the careers in many ways.
There is so much talent in Australia.
Try and understand: cricket was played by Commonwealth countries only; now it has started in other countries as well, and I am proud of that.
Cricketers are made to feel that they are very special. That is okay as long as cricketers realise they are only as good as their last innings.
I think Aussies try to stay humble.
Every rugby player in Australia and New Zealand or wherever they are from wants to play in the World Cup, and I am no different.