Even if you claim to be an allrounder you have to prove it. It has also helped in grooming the killer instinct in me. The professionalism I learnt there has held me in good stead. I must add that this has been possible only because my employers, Bank of Punjab Limited, who have been kind enough to allow me to play for Air India. A lot of sportspersons lose out on a lot of things because of the time spent in playing and training.
Some people lose out on careers, some on academics.
You seem to have managed it all quite well. You took your Masters in Business Administration while you were playing cricket. It was very hard. To manage cricket and studies was an uphill task. There were so many times when I had to make tough decisions - whether to play for the country or to take my exams.