After reaching the hotel we realized it was no use going to the ground. |
Everybody will be given equal opportunity. |
I don't think so! I have played better than many players who have played for India in the recent past. I have only one century while playing in the middle order as compared to nine as an opening batsman. By any standard, it's a good performance. |
I have no fear while batting. If there is a loose ball to hit, I go out there and hit it. That's the way I play my game. |
I have played a lot of cricket but this is the best track to bat on because the ball is coming onto the bat and there is no movement for the bowlers. |
I think Pakistan is more under pressure than us because they are playing at home. |
I was told about the world record when I came back to the dressing room. Tomorrow will be another practice day for the batsmen because it will be a drawn match. |
I wasn't expecting showers when we landed here after a three-hour flight. |
If I play down the order, then there is nobody who can open. |
If the weather allows play, one or two more boys may be rested. |
If they give us bouncy and seaming tracks they will struggle against our attack because their batsmen are not technically sound. |
It didn't happen and that cost us the match. |
It is the prerogative of the home side to prepare the pitch. We are ready to play on any wicket but such wickets are not good for cricket. |
It was tough captaining the team as I'd missed the last Test match due to fever, but I'm delighted at leading India to a win. |
It's tough to come back after the break and play the same way. It's tough to sight the ball in bad light. |