It’s hard for me to imagine a life without playing cricket because it’s all I have ever done since I was 11 years old.

Commit all your crimes when Sachin is batting. They will go unnoticed because even the Lord is watching.

I never played with a runner in my entire life, even in schools, because only I know where the ball is going and how hard, when I hit the ball, something my runner will never know about.

In any profession, there are always ups and downs.

Obviously if you're positive, then there's positive energy flowing in your body. The moments are smoother - thought process is smoother. But if there is doubt, then also your body's not going to move that well, your thought process is not clear.

To me, pre-match preparation is extremely important because that's something which is within my control.

Making an effort is in your hands. Giving 100% is in your hands.