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.

But eventually it is a game of cricket.

Even my father's name is Sachin Tendulkar.

Shoaib Akhtar has been playing for 5, 6 years and is an experienced bowler.

I am not going to come back and play IPL. Have a few plans and may play a few matches here and there.

I feel when somebody has been playing cricket for a long time, he creates a separate identity for himself.

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