At the start of my career, when I used to toss and turn at night, I was fighting that feeling and wanting to go to sleep. Now I know that's normal, so I'll just get up and watch TV or something. I know it's just my subconscious mind getting ready for a game.

It's mental discipline that sets one apart, the ability to think differently and to generate energy in the right direction.

Even my father's name is Sachin Tendulkar.

I have played for 15 years and it has been a dream.

To me, pre-match preparation is extremely important because that's something which is within my control.

New Zealand's Daniel Vettori is a very good bowler.

I believe in controlling the control elements. Something where we don't have control on certain things, those things you obviously cannot waste your energy in trying to figure out 'How can I control this?' You would much rather focus all your energy on the things that you can control.