Captaincy is no longer on the agenda of Sourav Ganguly but making a comeback to the national squad certainly is, reveals the former India skipper who is also planning to write a tell-all book on his controversy-ridden cricket career.
Clearly stating that retirement is not on his radar, the stylish left-hander also said he expects to be judged on his performance.
"I'll do what's in my hands, perform, because at the end of the day you can only be judged by your performances. If I don't perform I don't get back. If I perform I expect to get back," he said.
"I am determined to get runs on the board. I had a good domestic season. I got to play in one Test match in Pakistan where I was the second highest scorer after Yuvraj [Singh]," he told BBC World's Hardtalk Extra programme.
Ganguly ruled out being captain of Indian team again, saying: "you don't have captains every six months, if you have captains every six months it's wrong. I am looking forward to playing as a player."
The batsman, currently playing for Northamptonshire in the English county championship, said he would not be disappointed if he does not come back into the team.
"I have played 390 internationals for India, captained 200. I must be one of the lucky few."
Ganguly said he did not think it is time yet to contemplate retirement.
"It's not just the World Cup it's even further beyond. I am going to be 33 so I don't think it's an age to make a decision yet about cricket.
"I will keep on performing. I've not even thought about anything at this stage except playing the game. I just want to keep on playing, keep on performing, do what is in my hands, that is, playing the game, batting and bowling and fielding, and not worry about the rest. I just want to keep on playing and I still feel that I can be part of a successful side in terms of my contribution."
Talking about the controversy surrounding his sacking as captain and subsequent removal from the national team, Ganguly said he is planning to write a book.
"There will be some time when I will correct this. I am too lazy to write a 600 page book, maybe when I finish or at some stage when I feel it's the right time I will clear it up."
"It [the book] will be all about cricket, on the field and some things off the field."
When asked if it will include a chapter on Greg Chappell, he replied tongue in cheek, "Well, when you read the book you'll find out."
