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

Winning the World Cup is the proudest moment of my life. ... I couldn't control my tears of joy.

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

If efforts to do social work are couched in selfish motives, then they will die a premature death. Why would my efforts get politicised? I have values I inherited from my father. He helped many. Anyone, even a postman knocking on our door would get a glass of water and some sweets.

It has been very good here, but the World Cup game was different. It had a different significance to it.

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.

There have been ups and downs, but it has taught us a lot in life. Going with the team through those ups and downs is a terrific journey.