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

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

At this moment he is bowling well…. but I would like to focus more on what we have to do rather than what they will do to us.

Every individual has his own style, his own way of presenting himself on and off the field.

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

I am sure this book would soon become a collector’s item.

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?

Lara’s done very well recently and I never had any doubts about the abilities of Lara or Waugh.

I feel it’s the conscious mind that messes things up. The conscious mind is constantly telling you, this might happen or that might happen, even before it has happened. Your conscious mind tells you the...

Moment there is contact your sub conscious mind knows whether it’s a single or more. It’s that fraction of contact that matters.

I just want to continue the way I am going.

The Australian tour was good for us; it was ideal preparation for us.

I find it difficult to sleep even after all these years because my mind is constantly working and that is the way I have always prepared.

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

I think he set great examples in the way cricket should be played and in tough conditions he would produce some tremendous performances,

I am a sportsman and not a politician. I am a sportsman and will always remain one. I am not going to enter politics giving up cricket, which is my life. I will continue to...

It has been frustrating. The last game I played was on April 17.

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

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

A long-term plan is more important so I will not be worried if it takes a couple of weeks more,

I feel when somebody has been playing cricket for a long time, he creates a separate identity for himself.

I admire the work he does off the field as well, especially in Calcutta, and I’m sure people back home would be wishing well for him.