I feel it's the conscious mind that messes things up. The conscious mind is constantly telling you, this might happen or that might happen, even before it has happened. Your conscious mind tells you the next ball might be a out-swinger, but when it's coming at you you realize it's an in-swinger... so literally, you've played two balls.

To me, pre-match preparation is extremely important because that's something which is within my control.

I'm so disappointed at what's being written and said about Anil Kumble ... He's been around for over 18 years and his achievements do all the talking.

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.

I believe every era has its significance and the same holds true for players and coaches.

Wasim and Waqar were amazing bowlers. I would put them right up there with the best in the world.

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.