Quotes from Vijay Shankar

If I can win matches for the team, that will automatically help me personally.

I have matured as a player and learnt to perform under different situations.

Anyone can go for runs any day.

It is important to watch and learn from the seniors in the team.

There's a difference between batting at number four position and batting in the lower order.

I am someone who looks to be prepared for everything.

I want to be an asset to the team who can bat or bowl in any position.

I look to improve every time I play, whether batting or bowling.

If I can bat against someone who is bowling 145 kph on a challenging wicket - that confidence is really important.

Obviously, if I start bowling more, I will get better. To bowl more, I must be effective whenever I get to bowl - it doesn't matter if it is the 40th or the 100th over.

I have put in a lot of work on my bowling.

I just want to enjoy the game and work on all aspects - batting, bowling, and fielding. The more I enjoy my game, the better I can perform.

It was a big surprise for me when they asked me to bat at three. That is a big thing. I was focussed on playing the situation. You need to be open anyway if you are playing for a team like India.

I am now bowling 135 clicks at times, and yeah, it's good.

I should be equipped to play in any condition.

For me, the most important thing is that I adapt quickly to different conditions and be consistent.

As long as I bat well and as long as contribute to the team's win, I will be happy.

My father, who has played a bit of cricket, comes to Chepauk to watch every game I play.

There are times I do single wicket bowling, and there are times I try, practise, hitting a specific length.

Being part of the national Test set-up is an experience I enjoyed. I learnt by watching the players prepare for matches.

I was actually a top-order batsman when I played league cricket in Tamil Nadu. When I made my Ranji debut, I had to bat down the order.

My brother, Ajay, who plays lower-division games, and I discuss cricket often.

It's about taking extra responsibility and delivering it at the right time for the team.

I don't think I am competing with Hardik. He is a terrific cricketer. Yes, we are all-rounders, but we are different from each other.