Critics haven't taught me my cricket, and they don't know what my body and mind are up to.

There are over 200 million illiterate women in India. This low literacy negatively impacts not just their lives but also their families' and the country's economic development. A girl's lack of education also has a negative impact on the health and well-being of her children.

Before coming here I had a minor back problem and I thought whenever I play Pakistan I get a back problem.

Chase your dreams .... but make sure you don't find shortcuts.

I have played for 15 years and it has been a dream.

I get 0.5 seconds to react to a ball, sometimes even less than that. I can't be thinking of what XYZ has said about me. I need to surrender myself to my natural instincts. My subconscious mind knows exactly what to do. It is trained to react. At home, my family doesn't discuss media coverage.

It's important not to take anything for granted.