Laidback Hodge sheds his goals
Brad Hodge, the Victoria batsman, has changed his approach this year, writes Peter Lalor in the Australian
In the past he has willed himself into a mountain of runs and rage as he attempted to get into the Australian side. He wouldn't say no if the selectors asked him to pull on the baggy green should Michael Clarke not be fit for Brisbane later this month, but he's not fussed if they don't and he isn't waiting by the phone.
Peter English is former Australasia editor of ESPNcricinfo