Simon Jones Quotations

We're gutted. We had a seriously good team behind the scenes and Troy was a vital figure. We work together like a close-knit family and I can't say enough how crucial Troy has been.

I came to the MRF just to have a bowl outside. I have been indoors all winter and it does take its toll. Its very monotonous and you get bored so you want to come outside and bowl.

I want to try and become world number one in the next year. I want to have a go.

It is a sickening blow. I have had a few injuries in my career, you have to get over the disappointment.

We have got a little bit to start with so that's something we will have a chat with tonight in the team meeting. We have been unlucky in the run department so that's an area we will talk about. Previous areas have been quite high scoring venues so lets make sure that we get a decent score.

There's nothing wrong with being aggressive ? the bloke down the other end has a bat, some pads and a helmet.

I've never played in Test matches with such an atmosphere,

There was just a sense of disbelief we were in our dug out and they'd crashed to 7-31.

It's a good chance to be working with Lillee. I'm picking his brains.

It looks like the bowlers are on a hiding to nothing so I hope I don't get whiplash against Australia.

It's probably just sour grapes and are you telling me that they've not done it? I can't believe that a guy who didn't even play in the series has come out with such a comment.

It's come at the end of what's been a great year for me personally.

It was nerve-wracking, because you go in there and don?t want to mess up but it has turned out just as I hoped.

If I want to get back into England side I've got to get some wickets and prove my fitness and hopefully that's what I'm going to do this week and next week.

This has been really tough and I did everything I could to get fit. I've had a few injuries in my career and you have to realize these things happen and just get on with it.

The crowds have been so good - it's been like playing with 12 men. It's been incredible.