And finally, the spell of silence was broken. One thing to keep in mind when planning an innings is to be ready to improvise. Have a plan when you walk out, but remember that what you plan in the dressing room is different from what happens in the middle. Be ready to study the situation and adapt to it. I still get nervous, but I don t show it.
Body language is very important.
Even if you are not middling the ball well, don t let the bowler know. Be in charge at all times. There have been times when I have realised that I need to bat time. If I think that the conditions are difficult, that batting at that time is difficult, then I will focus on survival. I will defend, I won't play any extravagant shots.