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.
Dhoni Is The Best Captain I Have Played Under.
Even my father’s name is Sachin Tendulkar.
I am a Maharashtrian and I am extremely proud of that. But I am an Indian first. And Mumbai belongs to all Indians.
I just want to continue the way I am going.
It’s important not to take anything for granted.
I couldn’t have asked for anything more than this. Winning the World Cup is the proudest moment of my life. Thanks to my team-mates. Without them, nothing would have happened. I couldn’t control my tears of joy.
I am excited about Indian Grand Prix F1 race. I will support the Force India team. I have friends like Michael Schumacher but I will support Force India because that is the Indian team and country comes first.
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.
From the spinners, Anil and I have been together for a long time and I respect him a lot.
Wasim and Waqar were amazing bowlers. I would put them right up there with the best in the world.
There are a few players who don’t like to think about the game.
Along with the talent, you also need direction.
In any profession, there are always ups and downs.
But eventually it is a game of cricket.
Before coming here I had a minor back problem and I thought whenever I play Pakistan I get a back problem.
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.
I have never thought where I will go, or forced any targets on myself.
At least with me, the match starts much, much earlier than the actual match.
I always had a dream to play for India but I never let it put pressure on me.