It's important not to take anything for granted.

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.

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.

It's mental discipline that sets one apart, the ability to think differently and to generate energy in the right direction.

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

If one man is representing India in cricket, then yes, blame that person when things go wrong.

Along with the talent, you also need direction.