the toughest series in the whole world.

Vaughan has been instrumental in leading England to the world number two spot and his absence will give us some advantage,

Newspaper reports on Tuesday have suggested that I was angry which is wrong. It was a principled stance that I should be treated with respect and that's why I was disappointed,

I think to be in the elite group of five in each category is an achievement in itself and if you are the only Asian, then I think you have more than one reason to be satisfied,

Frankly speaking, I am hoping to win both the awards I have been nominated for. But any of the two would be more than welcomed because I think it would be a universal recognition of your achievements and performance,

I will not go to Australia for just one match. I have not conveyed my decision to the cricket board and there is no need for this because they have not yet communicated to me about my selection.