I am a Maharashtrian and I am extremely proud of that. But I am an Indian first. And Mumbai belongs to all Indians.

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

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

If you don't execute on your plans, then you don't reach anywhere.

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.

Every individual has his own style, his own way of presenting himself on and off the field.

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