Both my parents were amateur badminton players. My father is a scientist and wanted me to be a doctor. But my mom was very aggressive and loved badminton. She pushed me right from the age of nine to take up the sport.

Yes, my mom does keep making references to marriage, like all mothers do, but it's only in a lighter mood... she just jokes.

I don't think I have the ability or patience to teach badminton to others.

I love winning more than I love playing badminton. Winning is everything.

Badminton is not as glamorous as cricket.

My philosophy is to not be scared of anyone. If I play well, great; if I don't, I learn from the match and move on.