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“I became captain after playing 17 years for India so probably I became captain by default because nobody else wanted it.”

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If it was a very senior team you can sit back and strategize. But for a young team you need be in the middle.

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I generally try to bowl one-on-one with the 'keeper and bowl all the deliveries in my arsenal so that he can have a good…

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Yes, you'll try and set up a batsman and get him to play a few shots. It's just that you are always trying to…

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If you are the top bowler in your team, you need to get the top batsman in the opposition. So it is expected and…

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There were many batsmen who were very difficult to bowl at. Brian Lara was probably at the top.

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I feel the only way you feel the pressure is when you think it is an important match or series. If you feel that…

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I played a lot under John Wright, he's been a great influence on how I'll go about the job, in terms of being in…

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You need the other team to be feeling the heat when they walk on to face you and that only comes from their being…

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At the end of the day, the bowlers have to get 20 wickets to win a Test match. I'm sure they do have a…

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It is true that when you're defending a target, you tend to be more ruthless when you're defending a lower target than a 300-plus…

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I have been a player and now I am the coach, so I understand both the roles well.

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Getting 20 wickets in test cricket will win you matches and that will be the focus.

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