If I get out when playing a shot which is not a part of my game, then it will be bad.
I try to play each ball on its merit.
It was a dream come true to meet GR Viswanath sir, who is a legend in the game.
Every cricketer dreams of coming into the Indian side.
Dad played a very important role in my life. I always wanted to play cricket ,and my dream was his, too.
When you are not scoring runs for the last two-three games, then you need to get that form back; preparation is the best thing to do.
The IPL is a different ball game. Going there and playing in England against England is a different thing.
I don't want to think much about my injury in Australia. That phase is history.
Whenever you play international cricket, there is always a challenge.
Tendulkar is my idol in cricket, and one thing I try to pick up from him is how he carries himself in a humble manner.
I usually don't get much free time. Cricket keeps me busy, and I like it that way.
For India, it is all about whatever number they want me to bat and not the other way round.
As a captain, I just want to lead the team properly.
Just in a matter of eight months to win the U-19 World Cup as captain and then make the Test team is quite unreal.
Pressure doesn't intimidate me. I take it as a challenge.
From a small age, we used to play a lot of school cricket 30-35 games in a year in school cricket, then Under-16 games.
I don't want to bring in negative vibes in my career.
I think the more you practise batting, follow the drills, the better you get.
School cricket is where we all start. The journey of a cricketer starts from there, and it was the same for me.
First six overs are important because if you put runs on board, it will take the pressure off the other batsmen.
I earlier used to stay in Virar, and I was coached by Santosh Pingulkar.
I try to make runs, keep the scoreboard moving. That keeps my confidence up.
I learnt about being physically fit, captaincy, and the things that really matter when it comes to being a leader and a batsman.
I look to gain experience wherever I play.
There was a time when a lot of people, including coaches, were keen that I change my bottom-handed grip.
I look to play the same way wherever I play.
