When I walk into bat, I should know that 'Yes, I've prepared to the best of my ability. I couldn't have done anything better.' That is when I feel that I am ready to go out and play.

Beating Pakistan is always special because they are a tough team and we have a bit if a history regarding Pakistan.

Making an effort is in your hands. Giving 100% is in your hands.

My life, between 22 yards for 24 years... It's hard to imagine that this is coming to an end.

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

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.

I grew up looking at my father as to how to behave. In watching him I grasped so many things. His own temperament was of a calm person. He was very composed and I never saw anger in him. To me, that was fascinating.