Steve Waugh at Wimbledon

Even the local crowd seemed to appreciate this simple act which means more to us than people may realise.

There is as a motto within the team that says 'it is not everyday that you win a Test match.'

This in mind, the celebrations always fit this achievement.

As the afternoon rolled into the night, the music echoed louder and the singing befitted the emotions of a very happy unit of people.

Rarely would the plasterboard walls of the visitors' changing room at Edgbaston, have witnessed such euphoria and festivity.

The team song, 'Underneath the Southern Cross�..' was led by Ricky Ponting at 10pm.

Singing songs

And it would be fair to say that a few of my very professional team-mates were a little worse for wear.

We know what goes into winning a Test match, so it is also accepted as part of the culture of the team that celebrations at the end of the game should help everyone wind down before the next one.

The question often comes up about what you can possibly do within the walls of a cricket changing room for such long periods of time.

All I can say is that some of my fondest cricket memories surround the time spent listening to music, singing songs, talking rubbish and just being with your mates after a Test match victory.

It is not unusual, in fact it is very common, for a session in a victorious Australian changing room to last as long as a day's play on the field.

This is one of the reasons why we play the game, so that we can truly enjoy the whole package of winning Test match cricket.

Warne salutes the Edgbaston crowd

If only you could be a fly on the wall. Let's leave it at that!

Winning in four days allowed the guys to enjoy an incredible opportunity of sitting on Centre Court for the men's singles final at Wimbledon.

With Aussie hero Pat Rafter vying for the cherished award, most of the squad couldn't get their hands up quickly enough when the opportunity was offered.

The Wimbledon final for most Australians is about a television set, a hot cup of coffee in the late hours of a winter's night.

On arriving to our seats on the centre court, a thunderous roar echoed through the stadium.

This moment in time was nearly as proud as I have ever felt.

Then to top it all off my Hollywood hero, Mr Jack Nicholson, entered the arena to an identical reaction from the crowd.

All this before a single ball had been played in the main event.

As for the game, well what a contest. Sadly, for Pat Rafter he missed out on the title, but it wasn't without an inspirational fight with Goran.

While we all cheered our hearts out for our fellow Aussie, the Goran story is very motivating.

All in all we have had the time of our lives and now it is time to click back into business.

This process of preparation starts with a 10am gym session in the morning.

A session which I am certain will bring us all back to reality.

From Taunton, Somerset.

Justin Langer