Commit all your crimes when Sachin is batting. They will go unnoticed because even the Lord is watching.

I am a Maharashtrian and I am extremely proud of that. But I am an Indian first. And Mumbai belongs to all Indians.

Obviously if you're positive, then there's positive energy flowing in your body. The moments are smoother - thought process is smoother. But if there is doubt, then also your body's not going to move that well, your thought process is not clear.

Hansie Cronje. Honestly. I got out to Hansie more than anyone.I never knew what to do with him

Any active sportsman has to be very focused; you've got to be in the right frame of mind. If your energy is diverted in various directions, you do not achieve the results. I need to know when to switch on and switch off: and the rest of the things happen around that. Cricket is in the foreground, the rest is in the background.

Some people call it fearless, some people call it confidence. And I feel I'm confident of whatever I do.

Along with the talent, you also need direction.