Today if I'm a cricketer it is because of Sachin Tendulkar. Else, I would never have picked up a bat. He's the reason behind me playing cricket

As for my batting, the best part about it is I have never changed it. I have never changed my thinking, I have never changed my batting style.

Today if I'm a cricketer it is because of Sachin Tendulkar. Else, I would never have picked up a bat. He's the reason behind me playing cricket

When a person becomes satisfied, he doesn't run after things, doesn't worry about it, and doesn't make efforts.

Because I knew I had got success at Ranji level, I was confident I would get some success in international cricket too.

In my view, if you have good or bad technique, it doesn't matter. But you will survive if you can adjust your game at international level, you are mentally strong, you know your strengths and how to score runs.

I try to hit the ball along the ground, especially against fast bowlers. I also like the bat to come down in the right position and check if my body position is correct. If I'm really watching the ball carefully, then automatically I'm in a good position to hit it down the ground.