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.
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.
There is an amazing craze for cricket in India.
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.
My whole obligation was to West Indies cricket. As I have always said, 'I have never made a run for me.'
I can't leave cricket. It is my passion.
