12 Quotes by Peter Roebuck

With the winning line in sight the last thing they (England) expected was that Australia -- aggressive, positive, confronting Australia -- might be prepared to shorten the game,

He mistrusts anyone who reads past the sports pages of the tabloids

Whatever the remaining results in this series, it is clear that the period of Australian domination is over.

It can be absurd, cantankerous, self-destructive and pompous, but it is never crass

Cricketers do not expect anyone to watch three-day games.

Sooner or later he must decide what sort of role he intends to play. He seems to reflect the shallowness of a culture that has brought West Indies cricket to its knees. More is needed from the side's senior opening batsman, a member of the World XI no less, than floated off breaks, blocks and lifted drives. No one in this touring party is better placed than the endlessly languid Jamaican to provide the inspiration that alone can turn its fortunes around.

It is over. A supremacy that lasted a long time and contained many glories is on its last legs,

Apart from Lee, none of those present can produce that searing spell or deadly delivery that can turn a match on its head.

The fourth day was a reminder never to discount the chances of a proud Australian team,