The only thing that was on my mind was, 'I want to play for India one day,' and I was pretty sure and confident that one day I will.

Making an effort is in your hands. Giving 100% is in your hands.

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

I hate losing and cricket being my first love, once I enter the ground it's a different zone altogether and that hunger for winning is always there.

Every individual has his own style, his own way of presenting himself on and off the field.

Beating Pakistan is always special because they are a tough team and we have a bit if a history regarding Pakistan.

When I was 15, I started playing first class cricket and always dreamt of being a Test cricketer, wanted to do something for the country, married in 1995, have 2 kids it's been great.