Chris Broad Quotations

There is a line and that line has been pushed, perhaps in this game, but according to the umpires they (Australia) haven't crossed it.

Most other sides know what it's like when you're under pressure - you do make mistakes.

Obviously they like batting with each other. They're the sort of people who enjoy being out in the middle and the challenge,

What England have got to do is continue to win. They've got a big winter with Pakistan and India,

He's a bit sore, battered and bruised but he has no broken bones. He was taken to hospital but was allowed home last night. He's having a couple of days off and hopefully he'll be back for the weekend. We'll just have to wait and see.

I think if it's found out that a player has got away with an edge or some kind of dismissal, there should be some kind of retrospective punishment for that particular player.

It is difficult, because you do get emotional on the field and there are going to be things said and done. Some things certainly aren't appropriate for young listeners.

Disappointment at an umpire's decision is allowed by both players and team officials. I am satisfied with the explanation provided by the coach.

I've certainly had a quiet chat with (Australia coach) John Buchanan this morning.

The super-sub trial is still effectively an ICC playing condition and it will have to be complied with during the series.

Australia haven't been put under pressure like this for a number of years,

You wouldn't say they were technically perfect but they're not too bad and they're able to get runs.

They (Australia) are a very competitive unit and they play the game in a very competitive manner.

They just felt that with the rain which had fallen there were damp areas that needed to dry out so the conditions would be fit for play.

There was an awful lot of talk after Old Trafford that he was going to be left out and he's come in and got 85,

But you've still got to go out there and play. Australia won't ever be a bad side. They're always going to find good young batsmen and bowlers to come in. So we've got to do the same.

He's not riding today and he isn't riding tomorrow either. He's just very sore and bruised and didn't feel up to race-riding today. We will see how he is for Monday.

However Graeme and Ricky have agreed that the super sub will not be used in a playing capacity at any stage during the five-match series.

The England management have great confidence in Geraint Jones' batting. His wicket-keeping may leave a little bit to be desired but he does a job.