Quotes from Adam Gilchrist

Ive brought my family many times to India during the IPL. Weve visited all the big cities but my personal favourite is Dharamshala; the mountains are a contrast to the hustle and bustle of the cities.

Anyone would be naive to think people were not aware with what was going on about ball maintenance. I dont think Cricket Australia wanted to go there. They did not want to go any deeper than that superficial example of ball-tampering.

I suppose that's the way I have always thought about it. Just try to hit the ball. That's what the game's about.

Losing the Ashes was intense and emotional. My personal lack of results and contribution through that series played havoc in my mind.

I am not too fussed by anything because I am comfortable with where and how I played the game.

I have no desire to be a politician. The role of chairman is not a politically aligned role, although it's all based in Canberra so I'm over there a lot.

People might think I am hypocritical because clearly my batting gave me an opportunity, certainly in the one-day team. I still always placed most importance on my wicketkeeping.

I have no desire to keep playing international Test cricket, and not a day has gone by that I've regretted retiring.

I think I could have adapted to left-handed golf better to right-handed batting.

I have a business that, funnily enough, has an Indian link - we grow Indian sandalwood in plantations and export the timber and oil overseas.

That '05 Ashes and where that then took me personally for the next 12-18 months was the toughest point of my career.

I still love cricket and being involved. That ranges from commentating on Big Bash cricket to coaching my sons under-15 team.

I didnt see a lot of Alan Knott but from what I have seen of footage, he must have been amazing. Jack Russell just had beautiful hands. Class. But I cannot imagine anyone doing anything better than Ian Healy.

The Olympics are an emotional roller-coaster. You cant be too disappointed with results because things dont always go your way.

Whilst there's a competition still on we're still a chance.