But eventually it is a game of cricket.

Along with the talent, you also need direction.

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.

I have to learn from Sehwag how to play in the nervous 90's

Critics haven't taught me my cricket, and they don't know what my body and mind are up to.

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

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