When I was playing Under-14s I had a bit of a problem with a pelvic slip disc. That left me bed-ridden for about six weeks.

Moin Bhai has played a significant role in my career and I am thankful to him for where I am today.

In 2016, I played for Mumbai and they promoted me to no.3. I didn't have a good time.

As long as I value what I have and respect my cricket, I know I am on the right path.

In terms of mindset, the fear of failure and letting go of it helped me change a lot. After that I got hungry for runs.

The batting coach does his job. He tells them the basic faults and helps them improve their technique. But if the batsman is in form then he has to carry that form.

I was given a talent to play cricket. I don't know why I was given it. But I was. I owe it to all those who wish it had been them to give of my best, every day.

All of us at some point have been coached by a male cricketer. I strongly believe that they get a lot of intensity into the training sessions. They are very hard taskmasters.

I know there were times when I didn't look good, but it didn't make much of a difference as long as the job was getting done.

I enjoy playing every format. Every format posed a challenge to you. That is something that is nice.

For me, it's about making sure the mental side of my game is in a good place; if it is, then it's just about backing your ability when you are out in the middle and doing what you can for the team.

People acknowledge you and applaud and it makes you more passionate about the game. It gives you proper recognition and if you perform well its increases your respect by a huge margin.

In the 1950s, when we went to Lord's, you had to sit down, and it was very prim and proper. It was only in the 1960s when we started to do well that West Indians started voicing their opinions.

After I failed in my first two games, I did not expect to be picked. But on the eve of our match against Uttar Pradesh in Kanpur, Pravin Amre sir came to my room and gave me the confidence that I was...

It is easy to claim that we will score 450 or 500 runs but to achieve this target an entire process is required.

There are always people with varying opinions and that's life, everyone is different.

The highest-ranked team in the world has the responsibility to ensure that the integrity of the game is upheld every single time they play. And that the spirit of cricket is with them every time they...

I think the higher you can bat in your Shield team, if you're doing well there the better off you're going to be for batting anywhere in the Test line-up or any of the line-ups.

As far as I'm concerned, I bowl at other team batsmen not at Indian batters.

I'm keen to get into trophy hunting, no animal in particular, but a big safari in Africa would be great.

IPL has been a great experience. It's nice to play with Indian internationals and international players around the world. It's intriguing to see how they read the game and deal with situations.

What people don't understand is... because I became captain of Australia, I have no say in who gets a contract. Simon Katich was not dropped from a team when I was captain of Australia or when I was a...

Mid-series you don't want to be thinking about technique.

Anyone that bowls with good pace is an asset to a side.

When you're in good form and hitting the ball well you want to keep playing as much as you can and not have too much of a break.

But London is my favourite city as I've walked the streets of the capital so often, I know it really well.

I remember when I was a kid, I would visualise wearing the India colours and walking on the field in front of an amazing atmosphere, and I feel it has helped me a lot throughout my career.

My mum and dad both worked full-time jobs to send my sister and I to public school, and to allow us to play the sports we wanted.

If I feel like I am being thrown under the bus, how am I supposed to get up and come for a party to enjoy the team's or team-mate's success?

I like to be the best version of myself. I really love to dress well, even for a casual family get-together. In fact, before I go to bed, I imagine what I'll wear the next day!