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.

When I walk into bat, I should know that 'Yes, I've prepared to the best of my ability. I couldn't have done anything better.' That is when I feel that I am ready to go out and play.

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

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

Sometimes I need to look at the scoreboard to figure out whether I'm batting hundred-plus or whether I am on zero.

Let us celebrate the spirit of sport through the National Games

Obviously after such a long gap, one itches to get back to the game and score big runs.