Dinesh Karthik Quotes

We knew that if we had to win the World Cup, the defensive side of the game had to be better, which means bowlers will have to bowl tight and we will have to field better.

I love to watch Rohit Sharma bat.

The likes of Ishant Sharma and Bhuvneshwar Kumar have done well, and so has Jasprit Bumrah in shorter formats.

You do your best but I think I'm going to try and get back in as a batsman first, spinner second.

On Edens Gardens pitch, nobody bowls well.

During the 2011 World Cup, I was sitting at the Wankhede Stadium when India won.

When you create pressure in the previous over for your partner to strike, it is sometimes as satisfying as picking up a wicket yourself.

I have captained India in two World Cup finals. I definitely want to win the World Cup before I retire.

When Virat Kohli plays, wherever you are you will come and watch that because he is playing. That is his impact. When you look at him, you will get to know that this man has a mission of making his team the best.

There was a lot of buzz about me before the World Cup selection because I was consistent and aware about the hard work and smart work that I had put in. It will definitely reap benefits and help me in future when I play for India.

I would like to believe that I would have made a good cricketer.

Sachin Tendulkar definitely is a legend, but I had a crush on Anil Kumble - what a personality he had. I also liked Ajay Jadeja.

Sometimes what happens is you're not getting wickets; you're going for runs. You just want to get away.

I like to take wickets and see wickets and chances and I think in T20 cricket you have to risk a boundary to take a wicket.

I just enjoy batting, scoring runs, and contributing for my team.

I was an all-rounder but more of a batsman, maybe second-choice bowler.

I was a sportsman and played cricket all my life.

In terms of pace, every captain wants pace in their attack.

The victory in the 1992 World Cup changed Pakistan cricket. A number of cricketers from that side turned out to be role models and inspiration for the younger generation.

Delighted with the opportunity to represent India at the World Cup. This is a dream come true for any cricketer. I will do all that I can to contribute to a World Cup win.

Whatever opportunities I got after the Under-19 World Cup, I tried to make most of it and do my best for the team.

I do enjoy batting - if the bowling's not quick!

At cricket, I was mainly a bowler and tried to bat. I hit the odd four or six and then got out! In athletics, I was mainly triple jump and 200m.

It was always a dream to play Test for India, and I was very happy when I got my first wicket.

I have many, many fond memories of Yuvraj Singh. He started under my captaincy.