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

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

There are over 200 million illiterate women in India. This low literacy negatively impacts not just their lives but also their families’ and the country’s economic development. A girl’s lack of education also has a negative impact on the health and well-being of her children.

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.

I have to learn from Sehwag how to play in the nervous 90’s.

Your hard work will eventually pay off.

Your attitude towards challenges determines your success.

Always stay motivated and keep striving for excellence.

The road to success is paved with hard work and perseverance.

You need to be mentally strong to handle the pressures of international cricket.

Every challenge you face is an opportunity to grow stronger.

Stay true to yourself and your values.

Embrace every challenge as an opportunity.

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

Learn from every experience and grow.

Every setback is a setup for a comeback.

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

Always push yourself to achieve more.

It’s important not to take anything for granted.

When you are fit, you have more control over your game.

I have always been a very positive person.

Be patient and persistent in your pursuit of success.

Cricket is a team sport, and individual success is always secondary to team victories.

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

Respect and humility are the cornerstones of a successful career.

Cricket has given me so much; it’s important to give back.

Playing cricket has taught me a lot about life.

Talent can only take you so far; hard work and dedication are the real game-changers.

A champion team needs only a small window of opportunity to stage a fightback, something I had learnt over the years.

Consistency is key in cricket and in life.

The journey is more important than the destination.

People throw stones at you and you convert them into milestones.

Learn from your failures, but never lose the hunger to succeed.

There are no shortcuts to success.

The key to handling pressure situations like these is to keep yourself steady, follow your instincts and think clearly.

Don’t be afraid of failure; be afraid of not trying.

Stay humble, stay focused, and keep working hard.

Winning is not everything, but it is a great feeling.

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

Keep your feet on the ground and don’t let success get to your head.

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

Records are meant to be broken, so my focus was always on playing my best and contributing to the team’s success.

Respect the game, and the game will respect you.

I never chased numbers; I chased my dreams.

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

Being a cricketer, you have to be prepared for both success and failure.

When you represent your country, you’re not just representing yourself, you’re representing the dreams and hopes of millions.

Everyone at home was very supportive, but my father always said that all he wanted me to do was give it my best effort without worrying about the results.

Cricket has taught me to stay grounded and humble.

One should never stop learning and improving.

I want to give my 100% every time I play.

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

The only thing that stays with you after you retire is your legacy.

The best way to handle pressure is to perform under pressure.

Success is a process; it takes time, hard work, and perseverance.

I get 0.5 seconds to react to a ball, sometimes even less than that. I can’t be thinking of what XYZ has said about me. I need to surrender myself to my natural instincts. My subconscious mind knows exactly what to do. It is trained to react. At home, my family doesn’t discuss media coverage.

All I ever wanted was to play cricket for my country.

I don’t think about the records. I justI don’t think about the records. I just want to contribute to the team’s success. want to contribute to the team’s success.

It is not about winning or losing. It’s about playing the game with passion and respect.

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

You have to dream before your dreams can come true.

My goal is to keep improving and to make sure I can contribute to the team.

When you are playing for India, it is not just about personal milestones; it is about winning matches for your country.

I never thought I’d be a cricketer. I was just passionate about the game.

Cricket is a team game. It’s not about individual performances but the collective effort.

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.

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

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

I have always been a little scared to dream big. I am always happy with the smaller things that come my way.