As professional cricketers, we have to ensure that we are battle-ready all the time.

For a batsman, scoring runs abroad is always a challenge.

As a player, I like playing as much cricket as possible, irrelevant of the format.

I have always maintained that if you work hard, it wont go waste, as recognition will come to you at some stage, whether in studies or sports. You need to have good intentions and intent to move ahead in life as well as in sports.

At the international level, one has to keep working hard and develop new skills. International cricket is all about improving yourself.

I think Test cricket is the ultimate form of cricket.

My days in hostel were tough. I was ragged by my seniors. We were asked to wash their dirty clothes, do their odd jobs, etc. When it came to eating, we would be often given burnt rotis and milk that had awful odour. But, never once did I call home. I knew if I had to become a tough cricketer, I would have to handle the pressure.