Is Freddie Flintoff something of a role model?
Yes, definitely. Freddie is taking on more responsibility with the ball as well as bat, and he’s getting wiser as a cricketer. He’s a definite role model. I’ve heard no word for Stewie [Alec Stewart], my predecessor at No. 6 – he’s too busy watching Chelsea. But 6 is my number. I’ve done it for Surrey and I’ve enjoyed it. It’s down to me to do well now, so that when Freddie comes back, I’ll be giving the selectors a bit of a headache. I just want to be in the side. Is your fielding natural or the product of hard work? I don’t work that hard on my fielding, to be honest. Of course, it’s the same as everyone – we have our catches in the morning. But maybe I’ve just got big hands! I enjoy standing at slip, backward point, or wherever. It’s just a question of where the skipper wants me. Down at fine-leg is not really me – I like to be in the action and maybe take a run-out. How have you adjusted to the batting conditions overseas? Batting-wise I’ve been working with Duncan Fletcher, and he
