“Between net practice sessions, there’s another game I play when chilling with the team – trying new cuisines.”

There will be times in South Africa when we will be challenged as a team. We have to stand up to that.

Every time you play for your country, there is responsibility. But when you are captaining, you can say so; you have to lead from the front and make sure the team follows the direction you want them to.

Keep your heart in the game, and you’ll be a force to be reckoned with.

Every first-class season is important; every game is crucial, irrespective of whether you are in the Indian team or not.

It’s a cliche, but you will always be your most fierce competitor.

Every single one of us wanted this win, you could see it, you could feel it and watching it play out was incredible.

Gratitude to all the coaches, teachers and mentors of the game who helped me understand this game better.

Some of the most inspiring people in my life are the women in it. I have always found that they carry so much power in the roles they played in my life.

Music can change the world because it can change people.

I have always cared about the Indian Rhinos & am speaking up for these mighty beings.

I have to be prepared always and be at my best. I looked to bat 50 overs and score as many possible. It may not happen all the time, but whenever I see the opportunity, I try to make the most of it.

I don’t just walk out for my Team. I walk out, for my country.

In international cricket, the core group in most of the teams would remain same. So you know what’s expected, but they will operate in different conditions, which is why the homework about conditions is the key.

How serious can an addiction to sunglasses be?

If you want to learn to be happy, let a kid remind you how!

Mrs. Charulata ji was the woman of the match for me.

I didn’t forget your breakfast. I didn’t bring your breakfast. Because you didn’t eat your din-din.

My friend asked me if I wanted a frozen banana. I said ‘No, but I want a regular banana later, so… yeah.’

Out of the frying pan, into the fire.

For me, the cinema is not a slice of life, but a piece of cake.

A good film is when the price of the dinner, the theatre admission and the babysitter were worth it.

Conversation is the enemy of good wine and food.

The chocolate and crisps come in at times. You have to allow the little things that make you happy. I’m not extreme about what I eat.

I love samosas filled with mincemeat. My mum makes really great ones.