K. L. Rahul

“I was a shy kid but also very mischievous. Because I looked super innocent, no one could really call me out on my pranks.”

“I have to be patient, keep performing, and be consistent.”

“I always knew I had the game to do well in every format. It was just a matter of time.”

“Where I play is not for me to decide.”

“You know when you go to Australia you will get sledged. That's the fun of the game.”

“As a cricketer - or any sportsperson, for that matter - you like yourself to be tested and get better all the time.”

“After junior cricket, if the team wanted me to keep in a one-off/odd match or if anyone got injured, I was up for it. I kept in One-dayers and T20s.”

“As a team, you try to win - you try to push in as many overs you can - but that's how it's played.”

“I am only trying to improve as a player with each tournament, each game, each opportunity.”

“Working my way through different formats has not changed my batting approach much.”

“With the new ball, against any bowler, it's important to see off the first few overs.”

“Batting with Dhoni is always a dream for me.”

“I would like to improve my shot selection when it comes to playing short-pitched deliveries.”

“I know opportunities will come my way.”

“I have always felt like I am a positive player.”

“I enjoy wicket-keeping in the shorter format. I think when we are bowling first, it gives me an idea of how the wicket is behaving.”

“I don't know whether I am mentally tough or not, but one thing I know is that I like the game and spend as much time as possible on it.”

“When I came into Test cricket, I was good but not as good as I am now.”

“I just enjoy batting, scoring runs, and contributing for my team.”

“I spent a lot of time with Rahul Dravid, working on my game and chatting about cricket. He helped me a lot in the games I played for India 'A.'”