Ordinarily, players fine-tune their match-fitness during the pre-season.
Playing in MLS was a great experience. It has boosted my confidence and I feel I have matured as a player.
I idolized IM Vijayan and Krisanu Dey when I started watching football. After that, it was Bhaichung Bhutia in India and Brazilian Ronaldo abroad.
The day I think I'm not enjoying the game and contributing the way I would like to, I'll hang up my boots.