I love tattoos. And mine symbolise who I really am. I have a Samurai on my left arm. At a subconscious level, I connect to this warrior and model myself on his discipline, skills and honour. There is also a tribal tattoo and a Chinese symbol of faith. I have seen a lot of people getting tattoos just because it's a trend.

People from North India are generally known to be aggressive and emotional.

There are two bowlers who I think are very tough to play against - Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel.

The more centuries that I am able to score, the happier I will be.

Nothing extraordinary happens to a cricketer if you time his career - which is very short.

Life is what happens in-between the mother and the sister

Sachin Tendulkar has carried the burden of the nation for 21 years. It is time we carried him on our shoulders