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

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.

Self-belief and hard work will always earn you success.

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

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

Whatever you want to do, do with full passion and work really hard towards it. Don't look anywhere else. There will be a few distractions, but if you can be true to yourself, you will be successful for sure.

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

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

I feel only my friends and family need to know what is happening in my personal life.

I don't think one can question MS' leadership.

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