I need at least two months to try and figure out where the centre of the bat is.

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

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.

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

I hate losing and cricket being my first love, once I enter the ground it's a different zone altogether and that hunger for winning is always there.

Obviously if you're positive, then there's positive energy flowing in your body. The moments are smoother - thought process is smoother. But if there is doubt, then also your body's not going to move that well, your thought process is not clear.

The Australian tour was good for us; it was ideal preparation for us.