Shikhar Dhawan Quotes

Shikhar Dhawan

Profession : Athlete

Birth : December 5, 1985

When you are playing, you play as rivals. When off the field, we are friends. I feel that's a good thing. That's the beauty of IPL.

Shikhar Dhawan

I do not read newspapers. I do not take any information which I don't want to take. I make sure I keep my composure.

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

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

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

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With time, you do get mature.

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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.

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It's good sometimes when you fall; you learn lots of things out of it.

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

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

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

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A lot of the guys worry about their form. For me, it is just about being persistent and patient.

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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.

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

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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.

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I know my technique suits all sorts of wickets, so I just back myself.

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Once you are experienced, your mind is calm and at ease.

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I like embracing other cultures.

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

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

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