If I wasn’t a cricketer, I’d be: A businessman. But I know that somewhere down the line, I would definitely be associated with some sport.

The cricket legends I would like to bowl to: Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and Ricky Ponting.

If I could ask for one talent, it would be: To be a good student.

The most ridiculous New Year’s resolution I’ve made: That I’ll stay away from my PlayStation!

My fitness regimen: Gym sessions every alternate day.I like to work on my core the most.

My diet tips: I don’t follow a diet. I am a vegetarian, so I eat lots of boiled vegetables. I think it’s very good for health.

My favourite travel destinations: Cape Town for its natural scenery. I love the combination of the mountains and the ocean. And Mahabaleshwar, which is my favourite hill station.

My kind of movies: Comedies. My favourite is Hera Pheri.

A gadget I can’t do without: My BlackBerry.

For me, Calcutta means: The cricket fever is fabulous; the cricket-crazy people and the Bengali sweets.... I love them!

For me, KKR means: It’s like my home in the IPL.

The best rumour you have read/ heard about yourself: That I am the next Zaheer Khan!