Vijay Shankar Quotes

Vijay Shankar

Profession : Admiral

Birth : September 30, 1949

I look to improve every time I play, whether batting or bowling.

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I think the inner strength that I have helps me stay calm.

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I don't think I am competing with Hardik. He is a terrific cricketer. Yes, we are all-rounders, but we are different from each other.

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It's about taking extra responsibility and delivering it at the right time for the team.

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It is important to watch and learn from the seniors in the team.

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You just can't think of safe options always. You have to accept challenges head on.

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I feel that if the situation arises when the skipper hands me the ball, I should be confident that I can do the job, and only then will that translate into performance.

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I give importance to work ethics, and there is no shortcut.

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The pressure will always be there. If we enjoy the pressure, then we will be able to do well, but if we put ourselves under pressure, then we can get into trouble.

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I think I have become mentally stronger now, and I have full confidence that I can finish close matches.

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I am not shy when it comes to asking questions.

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Sometimes you fail with the bat, and then you have to do well with the ball. When you fail with the ball, you have to do well with your willow.

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Every game I play, I try to make sure I get something out of that match. So as a cricketer, I feel you have to move forward and keep believing in your ability.

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I'm now comfortable bowling long spells. Strength training has brought the pace up.

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Every day is different, and every wicket is different. You cannot take things for granted.

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Anyone can go for runs any day.

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I love hitting those big sixes.

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I am a quiet person off the field.

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I am not thinking about World Cup and all those things. You can't play freely if you start thinking like that.

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There's a difference between batting at number four position and batting in the lower order.

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