You've got to have dreams to keep you going.

He's the type of bloke you would want to have on your side. When you see an Indian side with Ganguly in the line-up, you know it's game on. You don't have to like or dislike him. You have to respect him.

He's very competitive and knows what he wants. He has developed toughness in character and that is what is needed for Indian cricket. Ganguly has proved to be one of the best captains. He has now acquired great leadership qualities.

I suppose, because I am a sportsman and travel all over Australia, I see every day Australians doing small and large and often unnoticed deeds; many times I thought how nice it would be for them to be recognised, so I hope somehow that in receiving this honour that I represent these people.

It doesn't matter how pretty you look it's how many runs you get.

Money does not motivate me as long as I can provide for my children.

Rahul is the kind of person who young cricketers can look up to; not only because of his success but also because of the way he conducts himself.