Quotes from Shikhar Dhawan

You have to respect the bowler, and every batsmen have their way of tackling the spinners.

I feel good to work with Kumble bhai. He is a well-read person and a dedicated coach. I also like his aggressive approach to the game.

Apart from my parents and coach Tarak Sinha, my wife has been a big support, and so has been my two daughters.

Before I made my Test debut, I had played nearly nine years of first-class cricket.

I have been captain for my Delhi team.

If I get a good delivery, I just defend it, and If I get a loose ball, then I hit it and make runs.

Once I am in, I can demolish any side because that is my strength.

For me, failure is not a bad thing because it teaches you how to succeed.

To have healthy competitions among players for places in the team is good for Indian cricket and the game in general.

Whenever I have experienced failure in my career, those experiences have made me more mature as a player.

You have to work on your fitness, maintain it. I try to do it whenever I have an off day.

When I was not doing well, I was just focussing on my processes. And when I am doing well, I am still focussing on my processes.

If we focus on processes, the results will automatically take care of themselves.

I know my technique suits all sorts of wickets, so I just back myself.

Technique is the main thing when it comes to success at the top level. The sound temperament comes into work only when you have a sound technique.

There will always be rivalry on the field. Off the field, we are friends, but on it, we have to do our job.

Malinga has been a legend for Sri Lankan cricket, and he has done great in international cricket in all formats.

Some failures should not overshadow all the wins.

An all-rounder in Tests and limited-overs' cricket is equally important.

The most important thing is to keep our basics strong in both batting and bowling.

I am always looking forward to learn new things in my life.

I make sure I cut down the negative thoughts and accept the reality there is. If it is going good, it is good.

I realised that I have the ability to play at the highest level and started to work harder.

When facing bowlers or throw downs, it is not possible to feed the ball in one place at all times; therefore, tennis ball practice comes in handy.