David Gower

“He's a frustrating batsman to watch when he gets out, but he's a fantastic batsman to watch when he's in full flow.”

“There's nothing quite like the thrill of a Test match century.”

“Cricket is a simple game. You hit the ball, you run, and you try and get the other fellow out.”

“One of the things that I was always happy about was that I made my own decisions.”

“To give you an idea of my age, I'm a man who is not on Facebook.”

“I always tried to play with a smile on my face.”

“The Ashes is the pinnacle of Test cricket for an English or Australian player.”

“The captaincy is a great honour, but it can also be a great burden.”

“You have to enjoy the moment. The good moments, the bad moments, you have to soak it all up.”

“The most important thing, the biggest love of my life, is my family.”

“There are times when you have to be serious, but I've always thought it's important to have fun as well.”

“It's a bit like playing the bagpipes. It's an acquired taste. It's a bit different to what you're used to.”

“I was never one for the gym. I was more of a natural athlete.”

“Commentary is the next best thing to playing.”