I grew up looking at my father as to how to behave. In watching him I grasped so many things. His own temperament was of a calm person. He was very composed and I never saw anger in him. To me, that was fascinating.

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.

Winning the World Cup is the proudest moment of my life. ... I couldn't control my tears of joy.

To me, pre-match preparation is extremely important because that's something which is within my control.

Don't stop chasing your dreams, because dreams do come true.

At the start of my career, when I used to toss and turn at night, I was fighting that feeling and wanting to go to sleep. Now I know that's normal, so I'll just get up and watch TV or something. I know it's just my subconscious mind getting ready for a game.

Dhoni Is The Best Captain I Have Played Under