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

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

Chase your dreams .... but make sure you don't find shortcuts.

In any profession, there are always ups and downs.

It doesn't always happen according to the way you have planned things out but I feel if you have covered most of the aspects, it does help out there in the middle.

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.

It's about not accepting every challenge thrown at you. Sometimes you hold back and when it's needed you go for it.