Gautam Gambhir

Winning is something that makes people happy. ”

T20 runs should only be a criteria to get selected for a T20 side. The moment you start picking players in the one-day format by their T20 performance, then you are giving your domestic 50-over competitions absolutely no relevance. ”

I came into the Indian team and was touted as someone who did well only against weaker oppositions. There were doubts creeping into my game. I was looking for support, someone to put an arm around my shoulder and say I am good and I belong to this place. Virender Sehwag is that someone for me. ”

If you ask me, a batsman has very few opportunities as compared to a bowler. A bowler knows, if he gets hit for a six or a boundary, he has another delivery left to get back and take a wicket. For a batsman, one loose shot, and you are out. A bowler will always have 24 opportunities. ”

Ask any batsman what gives him maximum satisfaction. It's scoring runs, whether it's Ranji Trophy or any form of the game. When you get back to your room, knowing that you have scored a hundred, it gives you satisfaction. ”

There is no point in winning contests if you can't leave mental scars on the minds of the opposition teams. ”

I want to do whatever will make my team win. ”

I'm aggressive on the field and a team-man to the core. ”

As a leader, you want your team to play as you are. ”

You don't want to end up with a huge tally of runs after eight games but with your team out of contention. ”