Sachin Tendulkar Quotes (51 Quotes)


    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.

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

    The kids were very happy, they woke me up and took me to their room which they had decorated. It looked like they had done a lot of special planning and they were enjoying. It was a pleasant surprise for me.

    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.

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


    We used to call him the 'Shadow Man' for this habit of his.


    Early in the day, my kids woke me up and took me to their room, which they had decorated for the occasion. It was a pleasant surprise.

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

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

    A long-term plan is more important so I will not be worried if it takes a couple of weeks more,


    The entire country looks up to me and they have expectations and that's why I have to work very hard.

    There are a few players who don't like to think about the game.

    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.

    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.


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

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

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

    THE INTERNATIONAL cricket calendar shouldn't be so packed with action that it drives spectators away. Also, there should be enough space between cricket events to help players recharge their batteries - not just physically but mentally, too.


    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.

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

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


    I think I have already spoken a lot. Now it is time for me to play.

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

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

    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.

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

    Dressing room discussions should not come out. If it has come out it was absolutely wrong.

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

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

    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.

    I was just relaxing and spending time with the family. Everyone was together and thats how a birthday should be.

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

    Winters is a bit difficult for someone like me but in international matches this does not matter because it will not be the first time that we would be playing in such conditions.

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

    I have no doubt in my mind that Anil is India's greatest bowler ever.

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

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

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

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

    He always used to look at his shadow and run his fingers through his hair.



    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.


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