I think it is always a challenge when you go and play abroad. You are competing against the home team, and they know the conditions well. Their fast bowlers always know which length to bowl and also the areas in which they need to bowl.
India-Pakistan matches always capture the imagination of people from either side.
The more allrounders you have, the more difficult it becomes for the opposition. The reason being, if you have players who can bat and bowl, and if they are proper allrounders - they may be spinning or fast-bowling allrounders - they add to the strength of the team.
I feel some of the sides are blessed when it comes to having allrounders.
Strong characters are needed in the game.
Unless you know the individual, it's very difficult to advise that individual as to what he needs to do.
I am touched by the admiration and ovation I receive from CSK fans, which will always remain close to my heart.
We have always made sure that players who have played for CSK, even those who came from other franchises for whatever reason, have performed well.
What captains want is players who move well in the field.
It doesn't matter which year a player is born in, whether you are 19 or 20 - you have to be agile. You have to accept your shortcomings.
I never thought of playing for any other franchise other than CSK. Chennai is my second home. Fans here have adopted me as one of their own.
You have seen cricketers who are not god-gifted, but even then, they have gone far. That's because of the passion.
Making important medicine more available and affordable is a great thing for the country, and Netmeds is one the mainstays in the space. They have a long legacy in the pharma business, and they are making it easier for people to stay healthy.
Run Adam will play a significant role in aspiring sportspersons' life to achieve their dreams.
I have faced challenges during the initial stages of my career, and I see Run Adam as filling a vacuum.