Venkatapathy Raju, former India left-arm spinner, shares some money tips

Your first pay check?

My salary of Rs 800 from Andhra Bank.

Your most expensive purchase till date?

My current home in Secunderabad.

Who manages your money and where do you invest?

My wife (Uma) manages my money. I invest in buying land.

Your advice about money?

Earn money and invest it. Don't waste money but enjoy it.

Your money mistake?

Lending money to my friends and never getting it back.

Next big purchase you are planning?

A flat in Hyderabad for my son Vikram, who will complete his studies soon.

(As told to G Krishnan)