A few things have changed (since Chappell took over). The emphasis is on fitness. The intensity is the same as when John (Wright) was there, but the ideas are different under Chappell. |
He has made a great contribution to Indian cricket. |
He has played 48 Test matches as captain and is mentally very strong. |
He is not nicknamed 'The Wall' for nothing but, having taken on opening, he may have exposed himself slightly. The new ball can get him out and he tends to play with his bat outside his body to a ball on line with off stump, which can result in an edge. He offers chances early on and they need to be held. For a player of his ability he tends to lose patience against spin. |
I am still the man of the series, and you still remember it. |
I guess after being on the scene I am more consistent. I have learnt a lot in these five years. Mentally I am stronger now. |
I think slowly as this series progresses people will get excited and interested in it. |
It gave me more responsibility and I wanted to play with responsibility and win matches for my country. |
They have become responsible and seasoned. They are senior members of the team in every way. |
They were very close [to breaking the record]. We were all looking forward to a boundary or four runs, but all the things cannot happen in one match. It was unfortunate [it did not happen]. |
Though we became friends, I respect him a lot and I wish him happy and fruitful years. |
We're tired but we are doing this for charity. |