Run Chase Quotes

I think Kohli is magnificent in a run chase, I have to say. He has won so many matches for India.

When I grew up, I tried to score off every ball, be it a 10-over-match, a 20-over, or even a Test match. If I stay in the wicket for, say, about 30 minutes, I want to make the most of it and score maximum runs possible. You never know when you get out; try to score as much possible before that.

To make my ODI debut was very special. Yes, I would've loved to get an opportunity to bat in that game but the situation demanded a partnership at the time.

To be able to close off a run chase or finish off when you are setting a target is a real skill.

Wherever we play, the batsmen have bigger responsibility in ODI and T20 formats to set up big targets and give that cushion to bowlers.

First six overs are important because if you put runs on board, it will take the pressure off the other batsmen.

The hunger for runs is always there, irrespective of whether I was getting runs or not.

Paul Nixon taught me to break a run chase down into little targets. I suppose I stole his cues and took them into my own game.