A boundary can make a lot of difference. So whenever I hit a boundary, I ask myself, 'Is it possible to clear the boundary?' I attempt it only if the ball is in my slot.

I attempt it only if the ball is in my slot. If it isn't, I am content with a four. But then if I am on 94, I will only attempt a six."

"I never thought I would score two triple centuries in Test cricket. After I scored the first one against Pakistan. I couldn't sleep the whole night.

"I can't control myself when I see an off spinner bowling to me, I have to step out and smash him."

"Test cricket is like classical music. The other formats are like rock and roll."

"Cricket is a team sport. If you want to do well, you have to think about it all the time and play a unit"