If someone thinks, 'I'll spend the off season working on my fitness and I'll come back a better cricketer,' I don't think that's enough. You need to spend a lot of time working on your skills and honing your skills.

What drew me towards team sport were the camaraderie and friendship. The chance to celebrate victory and success with a group of other people is something I have enjoyed doing.

Pravin Tambe is bigger inspiration than me for young cricketers

You don't play for revenge, you play for respect & pride

I leave with sadness, but also with pride.

If you don't ask for the best, you don't get it.

He is a great leader by example. Someone whom I have always admired for his ability to remain balanced and have the sense of equanimity about his captaincy.