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Virender Sehwag Cricketer on becoming part of the ''brand''wagon:How many brands are you endorsing?Adidas, Boost, Britannia, Hero Honda, Coke, Mayur and Colgate. Till recently, all you endorsed was Coke. With 7 brands in hand now, do you feel you have arrived? I''m happy that I''m doing well. But success for me is not proportional to brands and contracts. Yes, they do make life comfortable, but they are a byproduct. Cricket and only cricket is responsible for my success, if any. I still have a long way to go.You are said to idolise Sachin Tendulkar. How do you feel when you share a platform with him? You are the only other ambassador for Adidas and Boost, which have long been Sachin brands.It''s an honour. I feel very good when I do these associations with him. Yes, he is my favourite, though I have great respect for Kapil Dev as well.You have achieved a lot, but is there something that you still dream about?I have always dreamt the same dream, tried to realise it and then dream on again. I always want to play more and more cricket and help the country win more and more matches.Whom do you prefer opening with — Sourav Ganguly or Sachin?It doesn''t matter whom I open with. It could be either or none. I concentrate on my game and don''t mind opening with anyone. What matters is that I give my best.How are you preparing for the World Cup?As of now, we are headed for New Zealand and that''s top priority. I have yet not given thought to the World Cup. But that''s how I am. I take one day at a time.