Great individuals and great performances build a team, which produces brilliant performances.

It really doesn't matter honestly to look at the scoreboard where it's 20 runs and 2 wickets down or 200 runs, 2 wickets down, because... if you're positive inside it really doesn't matter. It just requires different planning sometimes.

From the spinners, Anil and I have been together for a long time and I respect him a lot.

Before coming here I had a minor back problem and I thought whenever I play Pakistan I get a back problem.

When I walk into bat, I should know that 'Yes, I've prepared to the best of my ability. I couldn't have done anything better.' That is when I feel that I am ready to go out and play.

I am not thinking too far ahead, just want to take it one thing at a time.

The International Cricket Calender shouldn't be so packed with action that it drives spectators away. Also there should be enough space between cricket events to help players recharge their batteries - not just physically but mentally too.