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

It's important to work hard - there's no short cut around that.

Sometimes I need to look at the scoreboard to figure out whether I'm batting hundred-plus or whether I am on zero.

There are over 200 million illiterate women in India. This low literacy negatively impacts not just their lives but also their families' and the country's economic development. A girl's lack of education also has a negative impact on the health and well-being of her children.

Chase your dreams .... but make sure you don't find shortcuts.

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.

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