I had three sessions of chemotherapy so it was really tough, it was hard to go through it. But while I was going through my treatment, I was always motivated that I was going to come back and play for India. I think that's what kept me going and got me through.

Don’t be scared... Be positive... Please don’t think that your life is about to end... Take the right advice and act as soon as you can... If there’s an issue in your system, don’t ignore it.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is Good But Sourav Ganguly Best Captain

We have started calling him grandfather.

Very sorry to disappoint you, guys. It was not for my girlfriend but for Sachin Tendulkar.

They have become responsible and seasoned. They are senior members of the team in every way.

A few things have changed (since Chappell took over). The emphasis is on fitness. The intensity is the same as when John (Wright) was there, but the ideas are different under Chappell.

Though we became friends, I respect him a lot and I wish him happy and fruitful years.

I think slowly as this series progresses people will get excited and interested in it.

He is not nicknamed 'The Wall' for nothing but, having taken on opening, he may have exposed himself slightly. The new ball can get him out and he tends to play with his bat outside his body to a ball on line with off stump, which can result in an edge. He offers chances early on and they need to be held. For a player of his ability he tends to lose patience against spin.