He is the fastest bowler I've ever faced, but apart from that he is fairly mediocre.
- Virender Sehwag, on Nantie Hayward.

We are a very good side, if not the best in the world.
- Rushdie Magiet, convener of the South African selection committee , in an interview to a website.

They are so involved in the mess in their team, their minds will be anywhere than a battle.
- South African captain Shaun Pollock, before the second Test.

Whether he comes in at number one or six, our bowlers have to take his wicket.
- South African coach Graham Ford, on the prospect of Ganguly opening.

The moment batsmen stop saying "me" and start saying "why me?" you know you have a big problem.
- Harsha Bhogle, on the problem of the Indian opening slot.

I am not an escapist. Whatever happens out there, I am willing to face.
- Sourav Ganguly, on opening the batting.

Sachin Tendulkar played the best Test innings I have ever seen.
- Pat Symcox, in his regular print column.

Because the lights are poor, the ball is darker. I'm not saying that it's dangerous but it's unfair for both sides.
- Umpire Russell Tiffin, on the use of floodlights in Test cricket.

Polly also doesn't give away runs - he can put six out of six on a coin.
- Mark Boucher, on Shaun Pollock.