Sachin Tendulkar Quotes

It's about not accepting every challenge thrown at you. Sometimes you hold back and when it's needed you go for it.

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

It really doesn't matter honestly to look at the scoreboard where it's 20 runs and 2 wickets down or 200 runs, 2 wickets down, because... if you're positive inside it really doesn't matter. It just requires different planning sometimes.

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

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.

Success is a process... During that journey sometimes there are stones thrown at you, and you convert them into milestones.

Any active sportsman has to be very focused; you've got to be in the right frame of mind. If your energy is diverted in various directions, you do not achieve the results. I need to know when to switch on and switch off: and the rest of the things happen around that. Cricket is in the foreground, the rest is in the background.

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

The only thing that was on my mind was, 'I want to play for India one day,' and I was pretty sure and confident that one day I will.

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

I'm confident and I trust my instincts.

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

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

Sometimes I need to look at the scoreboard to figure out whether I'm batting hundred-plus or whether I am on zero.

Dhoni Is The Best Captain I Have Played Under

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

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

The International Cricket Calender 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.

It's mental discipline that sets one apart, the ability to think differently and to generate energy in the right direction.

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

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

It's important not to take anything for granted.

If efforts to do social work are couched in selfish motives, then they will die a premature death. Why would my efforts get politicised? I have values I inherited from my father. He helped many. Anyone, even a postman knocking on our door would get a glass of water and some sweets.

I played under many Captains, but Dhoni is the one, who fulfilled my Dream of winning World Cup

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.

I am excited about Indian Grand Prix F1 race. I will support the Force India team. I have friends like Michael Schumacher but I will support Force India because that is the Indian team and country comes first.

I just want to continue the way I am going.

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

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

I'm really focusing now on how I can get to the next level as a batsman. How can I get even more competitive? How can I get even more consistent? How can I get better?

Some people call it fearless, some people call it confidence. And I feel I'm confident of whatever I do.

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

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 don't open the newspapers (to see what's written about me). I don't read them and you can see them hanging at the stand outside my hotel room. I focus on my game only. Last 21 years have been really special for me and I throughly enjoyed my joyful journey

Critics haven't taught me my cricket, and they don't know what my body and mind are up to.

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

Great individuals and great performances build a team, which produces brilliant performances.

Commit all your crimes when Sachin is batting. They will go unnoticed because even the Lord is watching.

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

I am a Maharashtrian and I am extremely proud of that. But I am an Indian first. And Mumbai belongs to all Indians.

I need at least two months to try and figure out where the centre of the bat is.

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

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

Along with the talent, you also need direction.

I used to crack A joke when Sourav Ganguly is upset and make him happy , i usually speak in bengali which would make him laugh

Sourav's greatest strength is his mind. He is hardworking - not only in the nets but also mentally. He bounces back.

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.

Making an effort is in your hands. Giving 100% is in your hands.