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.

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.

Isn't cricket supposed to be a team sport? I feel people should decide first whether cricket is a team game or an individual sport.

When there is time to think about cricket, I think but when there is time to be with family, I try to do justice to that aspect of my life as well.

Before you lay a foundation on the cricket field, there should be a solid foundation in your heart and you start building on that. After that as you start playing more and more matches, you learn how to score runs and how to take wickets.

The Australian tour was good for us; it was ideal preparation for us.

Sourav's greatest strength is his mind. He is hardworking - not only in the nets but also mentally. He bounces back.