Sachin Tendulkar Quotes

It's important not to take anything for granted.

To me, pre-match preparation is extremely important because that's something which is within my control.

Winning the World Cup is the proudest moment of my life. ... I couldn't control my tears of joy.

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.

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

I just want to continue the way I am going.

I need at least two months to try and figure out where the centre of the bat is.

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

Hansie Cronje. Honestly. I got out to Hansie more than anyone.I never knew what to do with him

It is my job to make runs for the country and win. That is the job I have to do.

I'm confident and I trust my instincts.

I have played for 15 years and it has been a dream.

Let us celebrate the spirit of sport through the National Games

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

I am a Maharashtrian and I am extremely proud of that. But I am an Indian first. And Mumbai belongs to all Indians.

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

Any team sport, there are certain team targets and those targets should always be in the forefront.

I have never thought where I will go, or forced any targets on myself.

There have been ups and downs, but it has taught us a lot in life. Going with the team through those ups and downs is a terrific journey.

It's important to work hard - there's no short cut around that.

It doesn't always happen according to the way you have planned things out but I feel if you have covered most of the aspects, it does help out there in the middle.

Commit all your crimes when Sachin is batting. They will go unnoticed because even the Lord is watching.

In any profession, there are always ups and downs.

When I walk into bat, I should know that 'Yes, I've prepared to the best of my ability. I couldn't have done anything better.' That is when I feel that I am ready to go out and play.

It's about not accepting every challenge thrown at you. Sometimes you hold back and when it's needed you go for it.

Sourav's greatest strength is his mind. He is hardworking - not only in the nets but also mentally. He bounces back.

At least with me, the match starts much, much earlier than the actual match.

I fail sometimes, I succeed sometimes, so that's fair enough. It's a package deal. It comes with that package: failures and success.

I am not going to come back and play IPL. Have a few plans and may play a few matches here and there.

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?

Century was an occasional thing in cricket, Sachin made it frequent.

In cricket- be fit, be alert and be Sachin.

Sachin has infinite capacity for taking pains and still making runs.

Sachin is a genius in the world of cricket leaving behind all those who are only talented and intelligent.

Sachin plays not only to be remembered but also to be repeated.

Sachin's pedal sweep confirmed that physical conditions and age cannot stop you from hitting boundaries.

Sachin is passionate for cricket and fame is passionate for Sachin.

Sachin's straight drive is like fired bullet from most efficient gun.

Batting is like another language for Sachin, he always answers his critics by this language.

Football said, "Why I am not a cricket ball to get a shot from Sachin".

I would like to be an umpire when Sachin is batting, so to get the best possible view of his shots.

Thanks to technology, the future generation will be able to see Sachin's recorded innings and will accept that our generation was most lucky.

Cricket must be proud, "I played by Sachin Tendulkar".

Two examples of true love are love between mother and child and love between Sachin and cricket.

Behind an able Indian Cricket Team there is always able Sachin Tendulkar.