I get 0.5 seconds to react to a ball, sometimes even less than that. I can't be thinking of what XYZ has said about me. I need to surrender myself to my natural instincts. My subconscious mind knows exactly what to do. It is trained to react. At home, my family doesn't discuss media coverage.

As a kid I loved John McEnroe. They called me Mac because, while everyone else liked Borg, I was crazy about McEnroe. I tried wearing headbands and sweatbands, and whooping at people. It didn't quite work.

Hansie Cronje. Honestly. I got out to Hansie more than anyone.I never knew what to do with him

I'm really focusing now on how I can get to the next level as a batsman. How can I get even more competitive? How can I get even more consistent? How can I get better?

I always had a dream to play for India but I never let it put pressure on me.

Before coming here I had a minor back problem and I thought whenever I play Pakistan I get a back problem.

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