I believe every era has its significance and the same holds true for players and coaches.
Lara's done very well recently and I never had any doubts about the abilities of Lara or Waugh.
As a kid I loved John McEnroe. They called me Mac because, while everyone else liked Borg, I was crazy about McEnroe. I tried wearing headbands and sweatbands, and whooping at people. It didn't quite work.
From the spinners, Anil and I have been together for a long time and I respect him a lot.
The key to handling pressure situations like these is to keep yourself steady, follow your instincts and think clearly.
There are a few players who don't like to think about the game.
I never played with a runner in my entire life, even in schools, because only I know where the ball is going and how hard, when I hit the ball, something my runner will never know about.
I'm really focusing now on how I can get to the next level as a batsman. How can I get even more competitive? How can I get even more consistent? How can I get better?
If Destiny throws a stone at you, don't let it become a millstone. Make it into a milestone.
But eventually it is a game of cricket.
I am a sportsman and not a politician. I am a sportsman and will always remain one. I am not going to enter politics giving up cricket, which is my life. I will continue to play cricket.
At least with me, the match starts much, much earlier than the actual match.
I have played for 15 years and it has been a dream.
I just keep it simple. Watch the ball and play it on merit.
People throw stones at you and u turned them into milestones
I always had a dream to play for India but I never let it put pressure on me.
I just want to continue the way I am going.
I want to give my six hours of serious cricket on the ground and then take whatever the result.
Critics haven't taught me my cricket, and they don't know what my body and mind are up to.
If one man is representing India in cricket, then yes, blame that person when things go wrong.