Cricketer

For me, the most comforting thing is that the team management thinks I am comfortable in any position I am assigned. They trust me so much and if they give me responsibility of batting in a particular position I also respond positively to it.

Obviously, I'm enjoying my County stint. This is the first time I am playing County cricket and it's a different experience. It's an opportunity of a lifetime and everyone should play it.

It's important to train even if you're not batting. You just have to do that routine every time.

I got my black belt First Dan at the age of 12 and I was the youngest in my training centre. I practised karate till a few years ago and it has helped enhance my flexibility, stamina and mental toughness.

Personally, I take every match seriously and give off my best... My aim is to win and there's no time to relax.

I was part of an Under-15 squad training at the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore.

You are always happy when you make a hundred.

As long as I value what I have and respect my cricket, I know I am on the right path.

At No 3 you have to take a bit more time to find your feet, but at No 5 you take much less time to get adjusted because you have already observed your openers, the No 3 and No 4 batsmen and you get a fair idea of how the wicket is playing.

When I am batting on the crease, I am the boss.

As a professional cricketer we are used to prepare for any format. For me switching between formats is a mental thing. I always think technique is only that important and mental preparations are more important.