The bat is not a toy, it's a weapon. It gives me everything in life, which helps me to do everything on the field.

My priority is cricket. Everything that I get apart from it is a result of the effort on the field. Everything else follows. I am pretty aware of my priorities, and I don't really focus on things that are not as important to me as cricket.

Delhi means everything to me. This city has given me everything, and I love it.

Music, for me, is vital. Punjabi, Bollywood, Sufi, RnB... I listen to it all. When I'm not listening to music, you will find me chatting with friends. Off the field, I just let my instincts take over. I certainly don't think about batting, or which bowlers I'm going to face.

I always dreamt of holding the bat and winning games for India. That was my inspiration to take up cricket.

You have to stay fresh and blank in your mind when you go out to bat. You complicate things, and you're gone.