Top 50 Shikhar Dhawan Quotes

I try to back myself as much as possible.

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.

I am very fond of ghazals. I like ghazals from Jagjit Singh and Sir Ghulam Ali.

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

I think it is a good thing for Indian cricket that there is so much competition for opening slot. Players put in more effort because you can be kicked out if you don’t play well and make mistakes. I take it positively and try to ensure that I give my best.

When things don’t go your way, it bites you from within, and you have to find a way to get out of it.

It’s a great feeling to be captaining the Sunrisers team. It’s really an honour for me, and I am looking forward to do the job.

I now have a better understanding of my game than what it was in 2013 in my first year in Test cricket.

Some failures should not overshadow all the wins.

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

I have matured as a batsman. I am very happy that I have become more consistent.

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

With time, you do get mature.

I believe it’s a wrong conclusion to draw that Indians can’t play spin bowling.

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

I started listening to Sufi music when I was 21.

The support of the coaches Ricky Ponting and Sourav Ganguly… Their experience as a captain, along with the belief they instill in us, is great.

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

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

I feel, if keep hitting the same shot, I get better at it.

When the ball is swinging, you really need to play close to your body.

I like embracing other cultures.

I knew I have those skills and capabilities to perform at the international level.

IPL is a platform for players to get noticed and maybe make it to the Indian team, but the focus should be on performance rather than thinking about India selection.

As a kid, we all have dreamt that we wanted to play with Sachinpaaji, and that dream has come true.

I only like songs with strong lyrics.

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

I believe in my abilities.

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

Whenever I play, red ball or white ball, I utilise whatever knowledge I have of the game.

Once you score big runs at the start of your international career, you get really confident because that is one part which is really tough, as every player is nervous at the start of the career.

I said jokingly that if you bat like a king, you should also get out like a king; you should not be dismissed like a soldier. If you have made runs aggressively, then you will get out that way, too. That’s how it is.

People tell me about my record in ICC events, but frankly speaking, the intent has always been the same.

I do tennis ball drills mostly for bouncers, for my muscle memory as well.

In domestic cricket – whether it is Ranji Trophy or other first class matches – in the first year, not many opponents will know about your game, but by the time you are into the third or fourth year, the opponents would have found out your strengths and weaknesses, and they will work on it.

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

I want to keep scoring runs consistently.

I enjoy the company of overseas people. It’s always good learning.

I am cool and aggressive: aggressive from inside and cool from outside.

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.

Courage comes normally to me.

You are bound to undergo hardships, and it has been no different for me.

One thing about me is that I don’t like to be sad all the time.

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

I am happy that whatever I dreamt of achieving, I have done that.

I love doing my fitness drills and work on my skill level.

Now I am seen as a successful cricketer, but the fact is that I have had more failure than success.

Shot selection is very important because you don’t want to lose wickets at the start and put pressure on the rest of the side.

As a batsman, I want to stay as long as possible at the crease.

I worked really hard and changed myself and became a more mature player.