[On controlling the chase] As I said, this game is all about pressure, especially big games like semis and finals. If you go deep into the innings and you have enough wickets in hand, the opposition usually gives in and then the game becomes easier. It’s very important to control your impulses while the game is going on. For me, what’s important is to know the number of overs and the number of runs left. Even if the gap is 25-30 and it comes to six and over, I’m not bothered as long as we have seven or six wickets in hand. Because then you know, two set batters and we can turn the game around. And the opposition can only come into the game with wickets, so that was the plan out there. [Are you playing this format as well as you’ve ever played?] Well, I don’t know. That’s up to you guys to bring down. I don’t know. I’ve never focused on those things. When you don’t think of those milestones, they happen along the way towards victory. For me, it’s all about taking pride and doing the job for the team. And if I get to the three-figure mark, great. If not, nights like these, you win. It’s a happy dressing room. You go back. You feel grateful for what happened out there. And then you put your head down, work hard and go all over again. So that’s what I’ve done all my career. For me, those things don’t matter anymore. For me, it’s just about stepping up and hopefully doing the job for the team.
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