It is always nice when you are honoured. The Lifetime award makes me feel old. I am only 55.

I am always scared before going on stage; this is the fear which makes me do well.

Irrespective of any political party, I am a supporter of good people who want to do something for the society.

Selectors can't please everyone, but I am OK if they are working for the benefit of Indian cricket. It's an administrative decision to appoint a selection committee, and I would like to let them do their job.

Speed can't always get you wickets.

I feel that World Cup cricket should be played like football in which all the 160 countries take part. If only a handful of countries are going to keep on playing in the World Cup without making the game popular, I will be a sad man.