Cricket has become more popular, not me... When the game grows, those who've played it also 'grow.'

The West Indians and Pakistanis play one-day cricket so well because they play for English counties.

I think pride is more important sometimes than making money.

Test cricket is a different sort of cricket altogether. Some players who are good for one-day cricket may be a handicap in a Test match.

Spirituality lies in what you do and how you do it and not what result you get.

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.

I am not too intelligent.

As an Indian, I would like to back my government.

When you take risks and things don't go your way, you can be heavily criticised by the media.

If you have two good off spinners, what is the problem in playing both of them.

When you are growing up, everyone will help you. When you reach the top, everyone will start pulling you down. The same people who help you will be the same people who try to pull you down.

People never expected a boy from a small town to have a life like I did.

My best wishes are with Indian cricket in general. I wish each one of our cricketers success at the international and domestic level.

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.

Speed can't always get you wickets.

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.

I wasn't a ladies' man.

It isn't easy being a celebrity cricketer in India.

Certain cricketers are meant to play Test cricket.

The biggest test for any cricketer in England is the weather.

I have great respect for Jaypee Greens as a company that has produced a truly world class, 24-carat, championship golf course. I am happy to be associated with a company with such outstanding qualities.

All artists are crazy.

I have played cricket on my own terms.

Sports is my passion.

I never said, 'I wouldn't help a cricketer if he approaches me.'

If I can teach cricket overseas, why wouldn't I do so in my own country?

There is inspiration all around us.

I used to hate any batsman who would not get out in my deliveries.

I have no political aspirations. That's it.

Let me clarify it through the national news agency that I am not joining Aam Aadmi Party. There has been reports that I will be officially joining AAP, but I can assure you that nothing of that sort is happening.

I, as a cricketer, would like to see 100 counties playing top-flight cricket, just like tennis and football. If I am alive to see that, I will be very happy.

Try and understand: cricket was played by Commonwealth countries only; now it has started in other countries as well, and I am proud of that.

I never wanted to take autographs, always wanted to give them. To do this, you have to achieve something.

One can't feel old in a day or overnight!

Every person gets negative things, they learn from those negative things, and you become a positive person.

Though teenagers are generally very interested in sports, they must realise that education is the most important thing in their lives. They must find the right balance.

My role models have kept on changing.

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.

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.

No cricket should be played for at least a month anywhere in the world after a World Cup.

Sports should not become routine. It should be about passion.

Good sports facilities are a blessing.

I don't look into negative things. Go past mistakes and look forward.

It is always nice when you are honoured. The Lifetime award makes me feel old. I am only 55.

When you have to work, work with a smile.

The hunger to win must not die... The appetite has to remain big.

All you have to do is to dream big and try to fulfil it.

Fast bowling is an art, like spin bowling.

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.

Cricket is very simple... you play till you can sustain.