I never have issues in handling the fame. I was in a boarding school, as I am from a middle-class family. We didn't have a lot of money, so we all learned to respect money and understood its real value.

My job is to perform, enjoy cricket and thank God for whatever he has given me.

I am not brand conscious. I wear what suits me.

I will never date an actor or a model. My family will never accept her. We are a middle class family, and an actress will never be able to gel with us.

I don't compete with others, but compete with myself.

At the international level, one has to keep working hard and develop new skills. International cricket is all about improving yourself.

I am very close to my family. I have learned a lot from my father. He used to tell me to be honest with yourself and not to argue with your seniors. You dont need to be involved in any quarrel, as sometimes you need to remain silent intelligently.