Prabhakar was one of the few genuine swingbowlers to don Indian colours. He hung up his boots in 1996 after giving consistent all round performances for one and a half decades. ``I quit the game because there was no enjoyment left for me in it. After being exposed to the murky world of match fixing, where the whole basis of playing cricket changed from national pride to money, I had no inclination to continue. Anyway, I don't want to talk about it today, '' he says.

Immediately after that, he started Naturence, a herbal cosmetics business. ``When we were in England, during Manoj's County stint, he noticed a healthy interest in herbal cosmetics in the Britishers. Also, whenever he went abroad to play cricket, I saw people shunning chemical-based products. It was then that I initially thought of starting a cosmetics business,'' says Sandhya, his wife, who also runs a beauty parlour in South Delhi.

Now, Prabhakar wants to launch H to O (Help to Others), a non-governmental organisation, which will create opportunities for the needy, based on theconcept of donations. ``There is plenty of wastage in the houses of the more fortunate. Clothes that go out of vogue, become too small to fit, or have weathered a few years, can be donated to street children. Similarly, school books, which become useless after one academic session and end up with a kabari, can be utilised for the millions who want to study, but can't afford it,'' says Prabhakar.

Carrying the same logic forward, he wants to start Oksh, a software house that will impart computer education to two children each from Prayas, Missionaries of Charity and other organisations working with children. ``I have always believed that those who work their way up, shine more in life. I learnt my cricket in the streets and, therefore, my combative attitude and aggressiveness were apparent to everybody. Lending my name and resources to provide an even chance to the less fortunate is my way of paying something pack to my country,'' he concludes.