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.

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.

It is my job to make runs for the country and win. That is the job I have to do.

My life, between 22 yards for 24 years... It's hard to imagine that this is coming to an end.

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

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.

I just keep it simple. Watch the ball and play it on merit.