I just want some quiet time.
The pride`s been dented, of course, but I`ve had time to come to terms with it. There`s two ways; I can either fight it or say goodbye, and I`m not done yet.
There have been some outstanding individual efforts on this tour, but collectively it`s been great,
My ego`s bruised but I`ve climbed too many hills for this to be the end,
There`s no point in trying to up-play the Zimbabwean effort. I thought they were dreadful to be honest,
I have two young boys and a wonderfully supportive partner who I would like to spend more time with.
I just have to make sure that I keep going.
First and foremost, I felt it was time that I spent more time with my family,
When we get a top side we are pretty good and we will have a chance to measure ourselves in the next six months when we play against sides such as Australia. Potentially we remain a very good side.
I thought their application was non-existent and I`m not quite sure what sort of state they`re in.