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“My physical preparation for a series starts at least 10, 15 days before it begins, but mentally around a month before I start visualising things as to which bowling attack I will be facing, the conditions I will encounter and other things.”
“I got my black belt First Dan at the age of 12 and I was the youngest in my training centre. I practised karate till a few years ago and it has helped enhance my flexibility, stamina and mental toughness.”
“It's always important to respect your opponent.”
“If the team management asks me to bat at a certain position, I am always ready for that.”
“County cricket has helped every player who has been part of it.”
“Shifting from Tests to T20s is all about mental adjustment. I think adjusting to different conditions, in different situations is something I learnt by speaking to Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni.”
“Personally, I take every match seriously and give off my best... My aim is to win and there's no time to relax.”
“I was practising with wet rubber balls just to get my reaction right, my hand-eye co-ordination right. Because sometimes wickets are softer, two-paced wickets, it helps to practise with a tennis ball.”
“I have been a fan of True Religion since I saw Sachin Tendulkar wearing them.”
“Rahul Dravid is my role model. I always used to watch him on the television. Now I get to interact with him up-close.”
“Some of the apps I use are Google Maps, Amazon, Zomato and Facetime. I also use media player so that I can watch my batting videos and some movies.”
“I am really excited to play for Delhi Capitals. I got an opportunity.”
“Consistency is the key to becoming a good cricketer.”
“Once you play County cricket, you get strong in the mind and get used to different methods... If it's swinging or seaming in overcast conditions, it's all about how positive you are mentally and if your body movement is in the right direction... You can then always bat better.”
“I always believed in getting better and better in each and every format and give my best. As a batsman, it is important to keep learning every time and stay hungry for your runs. I don't get satisfied.”
“Last year when I was playing for Hamphsire, Delhi Capitals asked me if I was interested in playing for them. I took my time and I thought it's an opportunity for me to learn something new. To take my game forward, to take my T20 game forward.”
“You have to think for your team-mates and give them positive response. Whatever happens as a captain you have to take the responsibility. Backing my team-mates and supporting them was the biggest learning.”
“When I played 2 months in county cricket, I learnt a lot.”
“As long as I value what I have and respect my cricket, I know I am on the right path.”
“I don't know what decisions they are going to take but if you take this Covid-19 situation aside, you want your family to be there with you to support you whenever you are on the tour.”