As I enter a new phase of life and my circle broadens, I start learning new things.
There is inspiration all around us.
My best wishes are with Indian cricket in general. I wish each one of our cricketers success at the international and domestic level.
If you play good cricket, a lot of bad things get hidden.
People often ask me whether I believe in God. I haven't seen God. But I think that one's beliefs are one's God - and, in those terms, yes, God is there.
In the long run, I believe that honesty is definitely the best policy. One can get away by being dishonest for a short term, but ultimately, honesty is what pays.
When you have to work, work with a smile.
Apart from education, you need good health, and for that, you need to play sports.
The hunger to win must not die... The appetite has to remain big.
If your work becomes a source of enjoyment and a challenge, it will never seem like work - it will be fun. If you ever feel that your work is a burden, there is no point carrying on with it.
Every person gets negative things, they learn from those negative things, and you become a positive person.
When I was a boy, cricket was very, very English. Anyone who spoke English and anyone from a big town could play. And that was it.
Irrespective of any political party, I am a supporter of good people who want to do something for the society.
Selectors can't please everyone, but I am OK if they are working for the benefit of Indian cricket. It's an administrative decision to appoint a selection committee, and I would like to let them do their job.
People never expected a boy from a small town to have a life like I did.
As a sportsman, my aim was to help sportspersons grow. The idea is to see what is good for sport rather than what's good for individuals.
Good sports facilities are a blessing.
I was a naughty kid. Teachers did not like me much.
All you have to do is to dream big and try to fulfil it.
It is always nice when you are honoured. The Lifetime award makes me feel old. I am only 55.
