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.

One should always be happy, irrespective of what you achieve in a match or in life. That's how I live my life.

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

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.

Sourav is a very positive captain. Whatever his personal form, whatever the media writes about him, he has always been strong, focused and aggressive. Perhaps these are the qualities that make him India's most successful captain.

If you know your game, you can handle pressure; you can handle any kind of situation, back yourself, and play your own game and get success.

Nothing is more thrilling than winning a match for your team.