Matthew Hayden quotes:

It's a fun day, a day which kicks off the start of our tour, it's got great tradition - Australian cricketers just love tradition - and it's been a really pleasant day.

One-day cricket is a very important part of our play. We've got a long way to go until the next World Cup and for us it's one ruthless game after another where we can play well.

How does Usain Bolt know you? You're just my soccer coach.

This game is something Australians really look forward to.

Everything this series is being built up to be - I think it's going to live up to those expectations.

All this going around is not aggression. If you want to see aggression on cricket field, look into Rahul Dravid's eyes

Tall peaks are not always better than long plateaus as true greatness must include protracted excellence.

I've seen God. He bats at No. 4 for India in tests

It's a very special venue and a very special occasion.

Both sides have been playing tremendous cricket over a couple of years and they're both very good units.

You never want an Australian with his back against the wall. You put any 12 blokes together and you'll get a job done. Whether it's getting a bogged four-wheel-drive off the beach or standing in front of a cricket wicket and making sure we're in a dominant position. It's the same dog, different leg action, so to speak.