I feel when somebody has been playing cricket for a long time, he creates a separate identity for himself.

I have never believed in comparisons, whether they are about different eras, players or coaches.

Isn't cricket supposed to be a team sport? I feel people should decide first whether cricket is a team game or an individual sport.

It doesn't always happen according to the way you have planned things out but I feel if you have covered most of the aspects, it does help out there in the middle.

It has been very good here, but the World Cup game was different. It had a different significance to it.

New Zealand's Daniel Vettori is a very good bowler.

Shoaib Akhtar has been playing for 5, 6 years and is an experienced bowler.

When I was 15, I started playing first class cricket and always dreamt of being a Test cricketer, wanted to do something for the country, married in 1995, have 2 kids it's been great.

I grew up looking at my father as to how to behave. In watching him I grasped so many things. His own temperament was of a calm person. He was very composed and I never saw anger in him. To me, that was fascinating.

The Australian tour was good for us; it was ideal preparation for us.

Chase your dreams .... but make sure you don't find shortcuts ....

I have never thought where I will go, or forced any targets on myself.

Obviously after such a long gap, one itches to get back to the game and score big runs.

I am not thinking too far ahead, just want to take it one thing at a time.

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.