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

The pitch certainly did a bit this morning.

It's now up to the players to repay the good faith of the selectors and produce the results, even though four months of playing Australia does wear you out and the bodies are tired.

When things don't go your way you do get a little frustrated. But it was nothing out of the ordinary.