I just keep it simple . watch the ball and play it on merit.
I have played for 15 years and it has been a dream.
I have never tried to compare myself to anyone else.
But eventually it is a game of cricket.
I am not thinking too far ahead, just want to take it one thing at a time.
I feel when somebody has been playing cricket for a long time, he creates a separate identity for himself.
I believe every era has its significance and the same holds true for players and coaches.
I have never tried to compare myself to anyone else.
There are a few players who don’t like to think about the game.
It has been very good here, but the World Cup game was different. It had a different significance to it.
Obviously after such a long gap, one itches to get back to the game and score big runs.
The Australian tour was good for us; it was ideal preparation for us.
Wasim and Waqar were amazing bowlers. I would put them right up there with the best in the world.
My point of view is that when I am playing cricket I cannot think that this game is less or more important.
Before coming here I had a minor back problem and I thought whenever I play Pakistan I get a back problem.
Beating Pakistan is always special because they are a tough team and we have a bit of a history regarding Pakistan.
When I was 15, I started playing first class cricket and always dreamt of being a Test cricketer, wanted to do something for the country, married in 1995, have 2 kids it’s been great.
I hate losing and cricket being my first love, once I enter the ground it’s a different zone altogether and that hunger for winning is always there.