Because I knew I had got success at Ranji level, I was confident I would get some success in international cricket too.

If I see MS Dhoni coming to bat at number 4, I will be the happiest person on earth

When a person becomes satisfied, he doesn't run after things, doesn't worry about it, and doesn't make efforts.

Nothing is more thrilling than winning a match for your team.

In my view, if you have good or bad technique, it doesn't matter. But you will survive if you can adjust your game at international level, you are mentally strong, you know your strengths and how to score runs.

Sourav is a very positive captain. Whatever his personal form, whatever the media writes about him, he has always been strong, focused and aggressive. Perhaps these are the qualities that make him India's most successful captain.

Cricket is not like a government job where retirement age is fixed at A cricketer can retire at 30 or 60; it's up to the player.