I always think first about the nature of the story. When I had the idea for 'The Namesake,' I felt that it had to be a novel - it couldn't work as a story.
“But if I were to say who influenced me most, then I'd say Franz Kafka. And his works were always anchored in the Central European region.”
“When you sit down and focus on the matches and series that took place during the 12 month period it strikes you just how broad the talent pool is in international cricket is today.”