I grew up looking at my father as to how to behave. In watching him I grasped so many things. His own temperament was of a calm person. He was very composed and I never saw anger in him. To me, that was fascinating.

Great individuals and great performances build a team, which produces brilliant performances.

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.

When there is time to think about cricket, I think but when there is time to be with family, I try to do justice to that aspect of my life as well.

I always had a dream to play for India but I never let it put pressure on me.

Having, and seeing, your dreams is very important, and so is chasing those dreams. You see dreams when you sleep, and as you chase your dreams, it keeps you awake. So it's important to stay awake.

I'm so disappointed at what's being written and said about Anil Kumble ... He's been around for over 18 years and his achievements do all the talking.