“My point of view is that when I am playing cricket I cannot think that...” — Sachin Tendulkar Quote

“My point of view is that when I am playing cricket I cannot think that this game is less or more important.”

“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.”

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

“From playing cricket in a boys team I had to learn quite quickly how to handle them and I've always felt quite comfortable in that environment. Because I feel comfortable, I'd like to think they do too.”

“I have nothing against the Indian people, and I have always enjoyed going to India, as the people there appreciate and support good cricket and players.”

“International cricket and Test cricket in particular is hard and you are going to get injuries but, if you've got a strong pool of players to pick from who can all come in and do a job, well that can only be a good thing for English cricket.”