Justin Langer on retirement

One half of Australia's most successful opening partnership, Justin Langer, has made suggestions of retirement after The Ashes 2006/07.

The veteran of 100 Tests also considered giving the game away after his centenary Test, but the pain of losing the Ashes 2005 has delayed the inevitable. The father of four explained that spending time away from his children for weeks at a time was growing increasingly difficult, and this will be what dictates the timing of his retirement.

No doubt Langer has a fierce desire to regain the Ashes. But sometimes desire doesn't match performance, especially at an age when reflexes fade. Langer will be 36 by the time the first ball is bowled at the 'Gabba. Against England's quartet of fast bowlers, should he be selected? Especially considering that his previous Test was ended by concussion following a blow to the head from a bouncer?

Langer, 35, has scored 7393 Test runs at 45.35. He has made 22 Test centuries.