“It’s a song that we sing after we win a Test match. We sing it after every one-day series win. It’s been passed down through the generations. It’s the culture of the Australian team.” – Ricky Ponting
It’s good to see the young guys coming in and being very positive — they seem to have the passion for the game. That’s been missing for quite some time,”
“The mental strength is important and that is really where I feel I come in as an experienced player, someone who has played in a winning team and now plays in a team that’s not doing too well.”
I have loved cricket my whole life from playing in the garden as a child and will never underestimate how special it is to pull on an England shirt. So I know it is the right time to give the next generation of young cricketers their turn to entertain us and feel the immense pride that comes with representing your country.”
“Although it is a sad day, I can do so with a big smile on my face knowing I have given everything and there is nothing left in the tank. I have achieved more than I could have ever imagined and feel very privileged to have played for such a long time alongside some of the greats of the English game.”
Despite recent sad developments, cricket will survive and remain our most noble game and I shall always remain proud of the part I played in its history and development.”
My approach to cricket has been reasonably simple: it was about giving everything to the team, it was about playing with dignity and it was about upholding the spirit of the game. I hope I have done some of that. I have failed at times, but I have never stopped trying. It is why I leave with sadness but also with pride.”
