Quotes from Michael Clarke

Conditions dictate how much fast bowling you face compared to how much spin you face.

I think the word respect is underrated.

I think integrity is underrated.

These one-dayers and these Twenty20s is where Virat Kohli can really stand up and lead from the front.

The things that made me were the highs and the lows - that's what made me the cricketer I was when I retired. And the lows do a lot to give you a real kick up the backside in making sure you never take things for granted.

I think it is important to lead from the front no doubt.

There are parts of the game you always miss. I have missed the competitive spirit, competing against the opposition. But I have really enjoyed time away from cricket.

I remember my father, when I was a kid, retiring me on 50. He never used to let me bat past 50. He'd say I had to retire to give the other kids an opportunity.

Respecting every individual is very important. It starts with respecting elders regardless of profession.

To me, Virat Kohli is the greatest batsman to have ever played one-day cricket. I have no doubts after seeing what he has achieved for India.

I never dreamt of captaining Australia. I couldn't care less if I captained Australia or not.

My whole career the work I do off the field has given me every chance to have the success I've had on the field, and that won't change.