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People tell me about my record in ICC events, but frankly speaking, the intent has always been the same.
I have tweaked little things in my game, nothing major. When you change little things, the impact is big.
Whenever I have experienced failure in my career, those experiences have made me more mature as a player.
There will always be rivalry on the field. Off the field, we are friends, but on it, we have to do our job.
It happens with every batsman; sometimes, despite feeling good in the nets, you don't score runs in the match.
I make sure I cut down the negative thoughts and accept the reality there is. If it is going good, it is good.
Malinga has been a legend for Sri Lankan cricket, and he has done great in international cricket in all formats.
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.
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.
To have healthy competitions among players for places in the team is good for Indian cricket and the game in general.
I like to keep myself fit at the pace of the game. I just focus on my process, including my fitness, skills, and fielding.
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.
It's a great feeling to be captaining the Sunrisers team. It's really an honour for me, and I am looking forward to do the job.
When I was not doing well, I was just focussing on my processes. And when I am doing well, I am still focussing on my processes.
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.
The want to get more runs increases when there is a dearth of it. At those times, it is important to be patient and keep your calm.
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 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.
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.
Technique is the main thing when it comes to success at the top level. The sound temperament comes into work only when you have a sound technique.
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.
When I was out of India's T20 team, I did feel sad but at the same time got tremendous motivation within myself to do well and come back in the team.
I love having fun and make people laugh. And that's my quality, which has been blessed by God and I love doing it, bringing smiles on the face of people.
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.
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.
Once you score big runs at the start of your international career, you get really confident because that is one part which is really tough, as every player is nervous at the start of the career.
With Anil bhai, it is not only Virat or any other big player, but every player is in his scheme of plans. Even the ones who will not be playing regularly in the side. I feel that is a very important thing.
As you go along the way, you learn new things, but my basic game has remained the same. You learn about the mental aspect of the game as in how to disturb the flow of the bowlers. You get matured with experience.
I said jokingly that if you bat like a king, you should also get out like a king; you should not be dismissed like a soldier. If you have made runs aggressively, then you will get out that way, too. That's how it is.
It's when the runs are not coming that even the minutest of flaws are viewed under the microscope. You look into your game and try to pick every single thing you can improve about it. At the end of it, you emerge as a better player than you were.
I think it is a good thing for Indian cricket that there is so much competition for opening slot. Players put in more effort because you can be kicked out if you don't play well and make mistakes. I take it positively and try to ensure that I give my best.
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.