Quotes from Ravindra Jadeja

I cannot afford to waste any chance that comes my way.

So, I am concentrating more on the batting aspect of my game and trying to get used to playing the anchor role.

It's all about the conditions and how the wicket is going to behave. We don't know how the nature of wicket is.

I can't bring a sword into the ground, so have to make do with the bat.

I am just very positive in my mind, my shot selection is positive.

I think I should be able to contribute either with the bat, ball or with my fielding. I am comfortable doing everything.

It's difficult when you're not getting any help from the wicket on day one.

I can perform in any situation across all departments of the game.

It's been very tough being an allrounder, you have to do well in all the departments.

Whenever I am playing, I try to contribute in both departments of the game. And whenever I have been given opportunities, more often than not, I have delivered.

Practicing with the wet ball is the key to get in the best shape for fielding when there is dew.

I had a positive mindset that whenever I will get the chance I will contribute to the team's cause.

England have good fast bowlers who can exploit their home conditions.

It's a different kind of feeling which can not be expressed while playing for home team and I hope that I would be doing well in the IPL.

In one-day cricket, two-three overs can make a difference, if you concede extra runs or cannot score enough in that period.

In limited overs game, falling short by 15-20 runs matters a lot.

In England, if one wicket falls, you get two or three in a cluster.

It's a big challenge to bowl against Dhoni, particularly in shorter version of the game, as Dhoni has proved himself as a best finisher of the game, but I will do my level best to perform well.

Obviously, you feel good when the skipper believes in you, considers you as main player. It boosts your confidence because your captain is showing confidence on you.

I will go with my batting because India is a country full of batsmen and whoever scores runs is more famous, as the team is known for its batting.

I don't think that if I do this or that, the team will win or lose, and so on. I just think what I can do from a given situation.

My biggest achievement more than any award is contributing in a winning cause for my team.

It's a good feeling that I am doing well in Test matches.

I am not the guy who will think what others are thinking about you. Instead, I am the one who will always thinks about improving my game.