Shikhar Dhawan

“As a batsman, I want to stay as long as possible at the crease.”

“I know I perform best when I stay calm.”

“I only like songs with strong lyrics.”

“I guess people think that I am quite a serious guy with my looks, but I am not; I am totally the opposite.”

“I love doing my fitness drills and work on my skill level.”

“I do tennis ball drills mostly for bouncers, for my muscle memory as well.”

“Whenever I have experienced failure in my career, those experiences have made me more mature as a player.”

“A lot of the guys worry about their form. For me, it is just about being persistent and patient.”

“If I don't score runs in 5-10 games, it doesn't mean that everything is lost. I know what kind of a player I am and what my capabilities are.”

“Swing has always been my strength, and I am also working hard on it.”

“I feel good to work with Kumble bhai. He is a well-read person and a dedicated coach. I also like his aggressive approach to the game.”

“If I get a good delivery, I just defend it, and If I get a loose ball, then I hit it and make runs.”

“At the end of the day, my job is to play cricket, and till the time I am playing against any opposition, I am happy.”

“I believe in my abilities.”

“I now have a better understanding of my game than what it was in 2013 in my first year in Test cricket.”

“Yes, I have an Australian wife; she is half Bengali, half British.”

“I realised that I have the ability to play at the highest level and started to work harder.”

“It's always good to end a home series on a high note.”

“People tell me about my record in ICC events, but frankly speaking, the intent has always been the same.”

“To have healthy competitions among players for places in the team is good for Indian cricket and the game in general.”