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.

To me, pre-match preparation is extremely important because that's something which is within my control.

Any team sport, there are certain team targets and those targets should always be in the forefront.

Every individual has his own style, his own way of presenting himself on and off the field.

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

It's important to work hard - there's no short cut around that.

Any active sportsman has to be very focused; you've got to be in the right frame of mind. If your energy is diverted in various directions, you do not achieve the results. I need to know when to switch on and switch off: and the rest of the things happen around that. Cricket is in the foreground, the rest is in the background.