It's a wicket that goes around a bit and then becomes a good batting wicket.

It was a good batting wicket out there and I was under pressure to get some runs. My only aim was to stay out there as long as possible and keep the runs coming.

In the end it was a good toss to lose because the wicket got better for batting on the third day.

The pitch did a bit this morning, and we lost a few wickets. But Shaun played magnificently and showed the value of his experience.

The pitch did a bit this morning, and we lost a few wickets, ... But Shaun played magnificently and showed the value of his experience.

It's a long haul, but it's a good batting wicket. There is three days to go. Our job is to resurrect the ship, and hopefully if we can get a lead, we can put them in a position where they have to make some running in the game.