K. L. Rahul

I totally enjoyed playing in Australia. I think they play very tough cricket, and the brand of cricket they play is very strong.

Having to play Test matches for a month and then switch to T20s in five days is not easy, but that's the kind of challenge I love to face.

I am a sporty person who loves to go to the gym, train, play football.

That's where I would love to bat, and I have always batted at the top of the order. Numbers one and two are what I am most comfortable in.

I have always felt that there is no substitute of experience.

Fortunately, I got to play some India 'A' games, and some games where the pressure was a little less, so that I can focus on my skill and my technique.

There are only a few times in a batsman's life when he gets really eager: when you want to get off the mark or when you are approaching 100 or 200.

I had to prepare hard for number four because that's not where I batted all my life.

I don't really have routines or follow what my coaches tell me or how people want me to be: this stereotypical 'sleep on time and set good examples' person. I don't really know what setting a good example is.

Batting with Dhoni is always a dream for me.

Virat has helped me with my preparation, mindset, and he has given me a lot of confidence.

As players, we look to prepare, and if opportunity comes by, we want to do well, both for ourselves and for team.