The shot of Kapil Dev kissing the World Cup and hordes of Indian fans all over at Lord's is etched in my memory. Every Indian is proud of that victory, and every Indian player who has played the World Cup after that '83 win wants to bring the Cup home.

It is a great feeling of course to have scored so many runs, but that is what I play cricket for: to score lots of runs.

I am a great fan of Manchester United.

I am trying hard to better my performances every match.

Celebration is big for me. From my younger days, when I used to win mementos while playing basketball, I have always believed in sharing my success. It has to be there. It lifts the energy levels of the entire side if you are positive and vocal when a wicket falls.

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

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