I am a sportsman and not a politician. I am a sportsman and will always remain one. I am not going to enter politics giving up cricket, which is my life. I will continue to play cricket.

It's mental discipline that sets one apart, the ability to think differently and to generate energy in the right direction.

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.

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.

New Zealand's Daniel Vettori is a very good bowler.

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

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