And of all the stars our two countries have produced, the name of Sir Donald Bradman still embodies a special magic.

I have never seen an Aussie team put down so many catches, and the batsmen really need to start to hunt as a pack.

Write off Australia at your peril. Most sides are at their most dangerous when they are down. If Australia find the form they displayed at Lord's, they'll be back on top again.

Certainly half a dozen of the team will be looking anxiously over their shoulder and their performances will be under close scrutiny in the coming months,

When your bowling is not firing, any captain is going to struggle.

OK, go away, and I'll find someone who really wants to play for Australia.