Sourav's greatest strength is his mind. He is hardworking - not only in the nets but also mentally. He bounces back.

I feel when somebody has been playing cricket for a long time, he creates a separate identity for himself.

People throw stones at you and you convert them into milestones.

It is my job to make runs for the country and win. That is the job I have to do.

Sourav's greatest strength is his mind. He is hardworking - not only in the nets but also mentally. He bounces back.

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.

My life, between 22 yards for 24 years... It's hard to imagine that this is coming to an end.