Sometimes, quite out of the blue, sport will throw up a tender moment, when hostility ceases and an opponent is acknowledged.

MS Dhoni still the best bet as Test, ODI captain. No calmer finisher than Dhoni

Conflict of interest and lack of transparency, though they are global features as we saw post-Iraq, almost define Indian cricket.

In sports teams, apart from talk of sporting prowess and the imparting of inspirational thought, an extraordinary amount of time is spent discussing, and flaunting, material possessions.

Across professions, consistency is a direct product of work ethic.

The moment you put a deadline on your dream,it becomes a goal.

MS Dhoni showed India what a tough man from a small town could dream and achieve. He has been a role model. Respect.

If you asked Rahul Dravid to walk on glass for his team, his only question would be - 'How many miles?' That just shows you how great a man he is.

In a career that is marked by grace, style and beautiful batsmanship, it’s a slog that’s ended Rahul Dravid‘s career. But once again, it was what was needed.

Eruption of joy at the fall of an Indian wicket can only mean one thing

If Dhoni plays till the end, one thing is for sure..He will make his team Win.

The fate of man does not chase him as much as he chases his fate.

When you look at the beautiful sunset, you feel as if you are falling in love. Maybe all over again.

Love is the only sane and satisfactory answer to the problem of human existence.

He who would learn to fly one day must first learn to stand and walk and run and climb and dance one cannot fly into flying.

Obstacles do not exist to be surrendered to, but only to be broken.

I learned that you actually have more power when you shut up.

We are New Yorkers. Proud citizens of the greatest city on earth. Thinking big isn't new to us. It is the very foundation of who we are.

I haven't watched it [the film 'Pink Floyd at Pompeii'] in years. I find it excruciating.

A student, filled with emotion and crying, implored, "Why is there so much suffering?" Suzuki Roshi replied, "No reason.

My nature is subdued to what it works in, like the dyer's hand.