It?s the normal pressure or anxiety to perform well which is good. We know Pakistan?s recent performance against us has been good. But statistics don?t count much as in one-day cricket the team that performs well on that day will win.
The one-day series is a chance for us to make amends for our disappointing performance in the final test.
I thought it was a very professional performance from our boys. The key was the bowling. They bowled really well on a good batting track.
Two performances cannot take away anything, it is people's perception. Our performance still stands even if we lose these two games.
It was not that a single performance lifted us. It was a hard fight and we played good cricket. But we can't slip up as there is still a lot left in the series.
It was a great professional performance from our team. We had four run outs in Pakistan innings that was fantastic. The boys were confident after our bowlers did well and restricted Pakistan to 265 on a good batting wicket.
Reactions are always extreme when you lose or win, but these players are fully equipped and will not allow the performance to affect.
The boys responded well to challenges and the various roles they were asked to perform in the team. They also adjusted to the changes in the batting order.
I want to play for India for another 3-4 years and be part of a winning team. I hope that we combine together and become a good side again and start winning again. I should be lucky enough to be a big contributor in that. If I perform well I will definitely play for another 3-4 years.
I don't believe in statistics. We respect the opposition as they perform well especially in their own conditions, but we will try to learn something and put up a strong fight.
Last couple of months have been really good. There have been good performance from all the players.