I've played cricket seriously since I was eight years old, when I first played for the Essex under-11s. I can't just turn it off.
I don't want anyone to think I don't love playing for England because playing for your country is the greatest thing a cricketer can do.
Pakistan fans are crazy about cricket.
Cricket keeps me away from classes, and home, for long periods at a time. But talking to friends and family helps, it is a sacrifice I have to make, because I love cricket.
Indians are great lovers of cricket, they have always been that as far as I can remember - great followers of the game and have knowledge about the game.
Cricket was my reason for living.
There is an amazing craze for cricket in India.
I absolutely love my cricket. I would watch it six, seven hours a day when Australia were playing. I grew up in a very spoilt era of Shane Warne, Adam Gilchrist, Glenn McGrath, Brett Lee, Ricky Ponting and others.
Whether it is Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, or Inzamam ul-Haq, they will also say that they get a lot of respect here because cricket is literally worshiped in India.
I can't leave cricket. It is my passion.
My whole obligation was to West Indies cricket. As I have always said, 'I have never made a run for me.'
