Sachin Tendulkar Quotes

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

Success is a process... During that journey sometimes there are stones thrown at you, and you convert them into milestones.

I never played with a runner in my entire life, even in schools, because only I know where the ball is going and how hard, when I hit the ball, something my runner will never know about.

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

I believe every era has its significance and the same holds true for players and coaches.

Chase your dreams .... but make sure you don't find shortcuts.

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

If you don't execute on your plans, then you don't reach anywhere.

It is important to understand that if you do fall, it's important for you to get right back up again.

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

Making an effort is in your hands. Giving 100% is in your hands.

I have never tried to compare myself to anyone else.

I really like Iceland. One of the nicest things about it is that I hardly ever had to reach for my credit card. There's practically nothing there to go shopping for.

I just keep it simple. Watch the ball and play it on merit.

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

It's mental discipline that sets one apart, the ability to think differently and to generate energy in the right direction.

I played under many Captains, but Dhoni is the one, who fulfilled my Dream of winning World Cup

Some people call it fearless, some people call it confidence. And I feel I'm confident of whatever I do.

Critics haven't taught me my cricket, and they don't know what my body and mind are up to.

My life, between 22 yards for 24 years... It's hard to imagine that this is coming to an end.

Dhoni Is The Best Captain I Have Played Under

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

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

And that is the reason why this victory is great, because different players have made contributions to the win.

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.

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

The only thing that was on my mind was, 'I want to play for India one day,' and I was pretty sure and confident that one day I will.

I used to crack A joke when Sourav Ganguly is upset and make him happy , i usually speak in bengali which would make him laugh

Sometimes I need to look at the scoreboard to figure out whether I'm batting hundred-plus or whether I am on zero.

Even my father's name is Sachin Tendulkar.

Along with the talent, you also need direction.

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 play cricket.

Having, and seeing, your dreams is very important, and so is chasing those dreams. You see dreams when you sleep, and as you chase your dreams, it keeps you awake. So it's important to stay awake.

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

Isn't cricket supposed to be a team sport? I feel people should decide first whether cricket is a team game or an individual sport.

But eventually it is a game of cricket.

When there is time to think about cricket, I think but when there is time to be with family, I try to do justice to that aspect of my life as well.

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

I'm so disappointed at what's being written and said about Anil Kumble ... He's been around for over 18 years and his achievements do all the talking.

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

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

New Zealand's Daniel Vettori is a very good bowler.

Obviously after such a long gap, one itches to get back to the game and score big runs.

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

It has been very good here, but the World Cup game was different. It had a different significance to it.

When I was 15, I started playing first class cricket and always dreamt of being a Test cricketer, wanted to do something for the country, married in 1995, have 2 kids it's been great.

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

Shoaib Akhtar has been playing for 5, 6 years and is an experienced bowler.

I always had a dream to play for India but I never let it put pressure on me.

It’s hard for me to imagine a life without playing cricket because it’s all I have ever done since I was 11 years old.