I want to give my six hours of serious cricket on the ground and then take whatever the result.

The International Cricket Calender shouldn't be so packed with action that it drives spectators away. Also there should be enough space between cricket events to help players recharge their batteries - not just physically but mentally too.

Schools across India do not have teachers, libraries, playing grounds and even toilets. I do not want to see empty classrooms, empty libraries. I do not want to see cattle grazing on fields meant to be cricket or football grounds.

It is important to understand that if you do fall, it's important for you to get right back up again.

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.

It's important to work hard - there's no short cut around that.

I just keep it simple. Watch the ball and play it on merit.