It's always good to win a Test match and if you win it comfortably, it can leave a few psychological marks on opposition sides.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
My aim is to play Test matches. For me, there is a different feel of Test cricket as it tests your character. You come to know about your mental toughness, and most importantly, there is another level of satisfaction as a player.
As a footballer, you always want to test yourself against the best.
Test cricket is a different sort of cricket altogether. Some players who are good for one-day cricket may be a handicap in a Test match.
I always try to find the positives in losing a match, but it's not always easy.
The advantage does lie with us because we're at home and if we can't motivate ourselves for this match then we can't motivate ourselves for any match. I think the crowd will be up for it as well.
Match play really exposes your character and how much of a will to win you have in your heart.
I loved tests because it was another form of competing, a healthy competition.
I wasn't sure of the exact mindset you should have when you go into a Test match. So I probably became too defensive when I played my first Test match. Short balls in one-day cricket, I have never thought of just defending.
You should be able to have good matches against anybody.
Football is easy when things are going well, but when its not, it becomes the biggest test.