I am always looking forward to learn new things in my life.
Shikhar Dhawan
When I scored my first century, I naturally lifted my arms up, feeling very happy, looking at the Almighty above. That became my signature style. All these things are natural, not practised.
The most important thing is to keep our basics strong in both batting and bowling.
Everyone has their own individuality and character.
I do not read newspapers. I do not take any information which I don't want to take. I make sure I keep my composure.
If we focus on processes, the results will automatically take care of themselves.
I am cool and aggressive: aggressive from inside and cool from outside.
I know I perform best when I stay calm.
I worked really hard and changed myself and became a more mature player.
When the ball is swinging, you really need to play close to your body.
IPL is a platform for players to get noticed and maybe make it to the Indian team, but the focus should be on performance rather than thinking about India selection.
It's good sometimes when you fall; you learn lots of things out of it.
I make sure I cut down the negative thoughts and accept the reality there is. If it is going good, it is good.
I know my technique suits all sorts of wickets, so I just back myself.
I believe it's a wrong conclusion to draw that Indians can't play spin bowling.
You have to work on your fitness, maintain it. I try to do it whenever I have an off day.
I have matured as a batsman. I am very happy that I have become more consistent.
Yes, I have an Australian wife; she is half Bengali, half British.
To have healthy competitions among players for places in the team is good for Indian cricket and the game in general.
I like embracing other cultures.
I love doing my fitness drills and work on my skill level.
When you are playing, you play as rivals. When off the field, we are friends. I feel that's a good thing. That's the beauty of IPL.
I feel, if keep hitting the same shot, I get better at it.
You have to respect the bowler, and every batsmen have their way of tackling the spinners.
Whenever I have experienced failure in my career, those experiences have made me more mature as a player.
I started listening to Sufi music when I was 21.
There will always be rivalry on the field. Off the field, we are friends, but on it, we have to do our job.
When facing bowlers or throw downs, it is not possible to feed the ball in one place at all times; therefore, tennis ball practice comes in handy.
I will make a lot of mistakes and have to learn from them. It is part and parcel of the captaincy.
Shot selection is very important because you don't want to lose wickets at the start and put pressure on the rest of the side.
Once I am in, I can demolish any side because that is my strength.
When things don't go your way, it bites you from within, and you have to find a way to get out of it.
An all-rounder in Tests and limited-overs' cricket is equally important.
I only like songs with strong lyrics.
I am very fond of ghazals. I like ghazals from Jagjit Singh and Sir Ghulam Ali.
Courage comes normally to me.
With time, I am knowing my game better.
I believe in my abilities.
I still remember when I debuted for India in One-dayers and got out on zero against Australia only.
As a kid, we all have dreamt that we wanted to play with Sachinpaaji, and that dream has come true.
I enjoy the company of overseas people. It's always good learning.
I am happy that whatever I dreamt of achieving, I have done that.
With time, you do get mature.
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've always loved coming back to Vizag.
Whenever I play, red ball or white ball, I utilise whatever knowledge I have of the game.
Now I am seen as a successful cricketer, but the fact is that I have had more failure than success.
You are bound to undergo hardships, and it has been no different for me.
A lot of the guys worry about their form. For me, it is just about being persistent and patient.
The support of the coaches Ricky Ponting and Sourav Ganguly... Their experience as a captain, along with the belief they instill in us, is great.
