If efforts to do social work are couched in selfish motives, then they will die a premature death. Why would my efforts get politicised? I have values I inherited from my father. He helped many. Anyone, even a postman knocking on our door would get a glass of water and some sweets.

But eventually it is a game of cricket.

I fail sometimes, I succeed sometimes, so that's fair enough. It's a package deal. It comes with that package: failures and success.

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.

I am not going to come back and play IPL. Have a few plans and may play a few matches here and there.

From the spinners, Anil and I have been together for a long time and I respect him a lot.

There have been ups and downs, but it has taught us a lot in life. Going with the team through those ups and downs is a terrific journey.