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 played for 15 years and it has been a dream.

My point of view is that when I am playing cricket I cannot think that this game is less or more important.

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

If one man is representing India in cricket, then yes, blame that person when things go wrong.

I have never thought where I will go, or forced any targets on myself.

I am a sportsman and not a politician. I am a sportsman and will always remain one. I am not going to enter politics giving up cricket, which is my life. I will continue to play cricket.