What do you think about Rahul Dravids [Images] sudden, unexpected decision to quit as Indias captain?
I would not like to make any comment on this issue. Please excuse me. It is his personal decision and all I can say is we ought to respect it. You seem to be very determined, considering the confidence and consistency with which you have been batting since your return to Team India, to make up for the lost opportunities… As you know, I made my Test debut in 2000, against South Africa at Mumbai, and I have seen many ups and downs in my career. I was dropped on several occasions and I believe I have missed about five to six precious years of Test cricket. Obviously, I was very disappointed about it. But, at the same time, I learnt quite a lot when I was out of the national side for a long period. I went back to first-class cricket and improved my game. International cricket is very, very tough. Probably I was lacking in something. If not in skills, then maybe the mental side of the game. It made me realise that I had to improve my game further — mentally and physically. Of course, I m
