I have always loved the big stage and would often tell my friends while growing up that I'd want to help India win the World Cup one day.

Call me whatever you want; I'll always speak for the Army. Without understanding the extreme conditions they're in, you can't question the extreme action they take.

I think that a leader is someone that needs to make an impact on, off the cricket field and in their lives as well.

I've always maintained - a captain is only as good as his team. It is not about my leadership, it is not about me.

My mum made me do kick-ups in the living room. My sister even tried to play football. Everyone was trying to help me.

Being called up to the national team isn't a competition of who's more patriotic.

I have total faith in my abilities, total faith in what I can do on the pitch, and I just have to focus on that, on my game, and help the team be successful, and I have no worries.

I get scared of a lot of attention. I get scared of the spotlight. And I'm not talking about on the basketball court.