Sachin Tendulkar Quotes

And that is the reason why this victory is great, because different players have made contributions to the win.

When I was 15, I started playing first class cricket and always dreamt of being a Test cricketer, wanted to do something for the country, married in 1995, have 2 kids it`s been great.

But eventually it is a game of cricket.

It doesn`t always happen according to the way you have planned things out but I feel if you have covered most of the aspects, it does help out there in the middle.

I have never believed in comparisons, whether they are about different eras, players or coaches.

Before coming here I had a minor back problem and I thought whenever I play Pakistan I get a back problem.

Isn`t cricket supposed to be a team sport? I feel people should decide first whether cricket is a team game or an individual sport.

I hate losing and cricket being my first love, once I enter the ground it`s a different zone altogether and that hunger for winning is always there.

My point of view is that when I am playing cricket I cannot think that this game is less or more important.

The Australian tour was good for us; it was ideal preparation for us.

New Zealand`s Daniel Vettori is a very good bowler.

I have played for 15 years and it has been a dream.

I never played with a runner in my entire life, even in schools, because only I know where the ball is going and how hard, when I hit the ball, something my runner will never know about.

Moment there is contact your sub conscious mind knows whether it`s a single or more. It`s that fraction of contact that matters.

If one man is representing India in cricket, then yes, blame that person when things go wrong.

I just keep it simple. Watch the ball and play it on merit.

I find it difficult to sleep even after all these years because my mind is constantly working and that is the way I have always prepared.

Lara`s done very well recently and I never had any doubts about the abilities of Lara or Waugh.

I am not thinking too far ahead, just want to take it one thing at a time.

From the spinners, Anil and I have been together for a long time and I respect him a lot.

I feel when somebody has been playing cricket for a long time, he creates a separate identity for himself.

I myself want to learn to play the guitar because I just love music and I want to learn to play at least one good musical instrument.

I always had a dream to play for India but I never let it put pressure on me.

Beating Pakistan is always special because they are a tough team and we have a bit if a history regarding Pakistan.

At least with me, the match starts much, much earlier than the actual match.

There are a few players who don`t like to think about the game.

When there is time to think about cricket, I think but when there is time to be with family, I try to do justice to that aspect of my life as well.

I have never tried to compare myself to anyone else.

It has been very good here, but the World Cup game was different. It had a different significance to it.

Every individual has his own style, his own way of presenting himself on and off the field.

Obviously after such a long gap, one itches to get back to the game and score big runs.

I have never thought where I will go, or forced any targets on myself.

I believe every era has its significance and the same holds true for players and coaches.

Wasim and Waqar were amazing bowlers. I would put them right up there with the best in the world.

I want to give my six hours of serious cricket on the ground and then take whatever the result.

Shoaib Akhtar has been playing for 5, 6 years and is an experienced bowler.

I just want to continue the way I am going.