I have to accept challenges wherever I play. Be it, India, U-19, state of T20 Leagues, I have to accept the challenges the same way I do when I play for India.

I look to play the same way wherever I play.

From a small age, we used to play a lot of school cricket: 30-35 games in a year in school cricket, then Under-16 games.

Govinda is my favourite actor - his comedy and dance is unique.

I usually don't get much free time. Cricket keeps me busy, and I like it that way.

Dad played a very important role in my life. I always wanted to play cricket ,and my dream was his, too.

I don't want to think much about my injury in Australia. That phase is history.

It was a great feeling to score a century on Test debut. I got a lot of confidence.

Whatever opportunities I got after the Under-19 World Cup, I tried to make most of it and do my best for the team.

Becoming World Cup captain, I can't express in words the feeling and thanks to everyone.

I try to make runs, keep the scoreboard moving. That keeps my confidence up.

I have learned a lot playing in domestic first-class cricket: how to score runs, how to counter situations.

For India, it is all about whatever number they want me to bat and not the other way round.

Ranji Trophy is a great experience for youngsters.

If you score a hundred in one game and then don't do much in the next three or four matches, then that hundred doesn't mean anything.

The biggest difference at the Ranji Trophy level is that of the pace you face. You don't get as many quick bowlers at the Under-19 level.

The biggest difference at the Ranji Trophy level is that of the pace you face. You don't get as many quick bowlers at the Under-19 level.

I am an attacking batsman, but I've learned a lot about patience. There are clever bowlers who can pick your weak points, so I have to be a bit patient, play out a spell or two.

I am an attacking batsman, but I've learned a lot about patience. There are clever bowlers who can pick your weak points, so I have to be a bit patient, play out a spell or two.

If you look at any Mumbai guy, he starts to handle pressure at a very young age. Starts at the school level, then the pressure from parents, from the coaches.

If you look at any Mumbai guy, he starts to handle pressure at a very young age. Starts at the school level, then the pressure from parents, from the coaches.

When the time comes to play Irani Cup, if I get the chance, I will make sure I will do my best.

When the time comes to play Irani Cup, if I get the chance, I will make sure I will do my best.

Cricket came about for me when my dad started throwing plastic balls to me at home. I was four or five.