Shikhar Dhawan

“I like embracing other cultures.”

“As a kid, we all have dreamt that we wanted to play with Sachinpaaji, and that dream has come true.”

“I am not that sort of a guy who feels the pressure. I have the ability to remain unfazed.”

“It's good sometimes when you fall; you learn lots of things out of it.”

“With time, I am knowing my game better.”

“Some failures should not overshadow all the wins.”

“Now I am seen as a successful cricketer, but the fact is that I have had more failure than success.”

“You've got to believe in yourself that you will get the runs for your team.”

“The hunger for runs is always there, irrespective of whether I was getting runs or not.”

“Apart from my parents and coach Tarak Sinha, my wife has been a big support, and so has been my two daughters.”

“When the ball is swinging, you really need to play close to your body.”

“Malinga has been a legend for Sri Lankan cricket, and he has done great in international cricket in all formats.”

“In domestic cricket - whether it is Ranji Trophy or other first class matches - in the first year, not many opponents will know about your game, but by the time you are into the third or fourth year, the opponents would have found out your strengths and weaknesses, and they will work on it.”

“I want to keep scoring runs consistently.”

“I am always looking forward to learn new things in my life.”

“The most important thing is to keep our basics strong in both batting and bowling.”

“I feel, if keep hitting the same shot, I get better at it.”

“You are bound to undergo hardships, and it has been no different for me.”

“I have been captain for my Delhi team.”

“We all should be happy. We have got one life.”