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" Obviously, you want to get big runs. But then, as a captain, you want to play on result-oriented wickets. "

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" You don't want to end up with a huge tally of runs after eight games but with your team out of contention. "

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" When you are playing against an opposition, you want to go out there and win a game, and for that, you have to be aggressive. "

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" As a leader, you want your team to play as you are. "