I appreciate every batsman in the world for different reasons. If I want someone to tough it out in the middle, I'd pick Steve Waugh. If I want someone who I know is going to have the technique to survive, you want a player like Tendulkar.
Kohli scores so freely. He's like Joe Root in that before you know it, he's on 30 off 20 balls. He is also the master of the chase - he calculates so the risks so perfectly.
Bowling in sub-continental conditions is not easy for a fast bowler. You have to be consistent and persistent to succeed, especially when you are bowling to the likes of Sangakkara, Mahela, Samaraweera, and Dilshan.
MS Dhoni would know what's best for him. He has served Indian cricket very well.
I am a mature, professional cricketer who fully fathoms the trends and experiences the game has to offer.
I cannot think that I am a good cricketer and just become one. For this, one needs skill.
During my years of professional cricket in England, I realised that although the Australians were talented players, tactically they were a bit naive when compared to those who played full-time on the English circuit. You might find this arrogant, but that was the reality then.
My dad doesn't know that much about cricket, but he has watched so many years of cricket.
He has defined cricket in his fabulous, impeccable manner. He is to batting what Shane Warne is to bowling.
In India, you need to look intense to be classified a good cricketing brain.
I've played my whole life for Delhi; I know what is good or bad for Delhi cricket.
Amit Mishra has got that experience. He has played 10-12 years of international cricket. Whenever he bowls those four overs, he knows exactly what his plans are. He has bowled to almost every player, and he knows where to bowl to them.
