If I wasn’t a cricketer, I’d be: An aspiring cricketer. Or maybe a footballer.

I never leave home without: My watch

I can cook: Yes, and one of my best dishes is Seafood Paella

My ideal woman is: Friendly, pretty and clever.

The innings I would love to have played: Gautam Gambhir’s 97 in the World Cup final.

My favourite stress-buster: Listening to music.

My autobiography would be called: Under the Radar.

My favourite film: Life is Beautiful.

My fitness regimen: I am very keen on actual practice and get most of my exercise at the nets. I also do the normal gym stuff but don’t do weight training as I get quite sore and my muscles react badly to that.

My diet tips: I’m pretty relaxed about what I eat. At the same time, I am careful. I have a sweet tooth, so when I do give in, I put in a little bit of extra exercise.

A gadget I can’t do without: My laptop. It’s a good way to keep in touch with everyone back home.

The cartoon character I most identify with: Lightning McQueen.

My kind of books: All sorts and I’ve just finished reading Maximum City by Suketu Mehta.

For me, Calcutta means: A bustling city with people who are very passionate about their cricket.

For me, KKR means: An exciting brand, full of potential.

One person I’d like to trade places with for a week: Cesc Fabregas.