They are the best players in the country and I believe they are strong fighters. They have to prove that now.

I hope the tournament continues because there's no doubt we'll be back.

Our batsmen can play Shane Warne out. Previously McGrath has been at the other end and he is almost impossible to score off. Naturally batsmen have tried to go after Warne a bit because he is seen as easier to get away than McGrath. Not having him will affect how Australia plays because he and Warne bowl so well together. Batsmen can now try to see out Warne and go after the bowler at the other end.

My wife and I had made a decision that when our first child arrived I would retire, but with Joshua now four months old it has overlapped a little.

A lot of people say that suits my game, to hang in, to play terribly and to look horrible. I was able to do that.

Greg has been the No. 1-ranked player in the country all season long. He really is the complete package.