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. — Sachin Tendulkar Copy Share Image
As a kid I loved John McEnroe. They called me Mac because, while everyone else liked Borg, I was crazy about McEnroe. I tried wearing headbands and sweatbands, and whooping at people. It didn't quite work. — Sachin Tendulkar Copy Share Image
Shoaib Akhtar has been playing for 5, 6 years and is an experienced bowler. — Sachin Tendulkar Copy Share Image
If efforts to do social work are couched in selfish motives, then they will die a premature death. Why would my efforts get politicised?… — Sachin Tendulkar Copy Share Image
It is his life and he has to decide what he wants to become. Just as I got freedom from my parents, I believe… — Sachin Tendulkar Copy Share Image
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… — Sachin Tendulkar Copy Share Image
The International Cricket Calender shouldn't be so packed with action that it drives spectators away. Also there should be enough space between cricket events… — Sachin Tendulkar Copy Share Image
And that is the reason why this victory is great, because different players have made contributions to the win. — Sachin Tendulkar Copy Share Image
Winning the World Cup is the proudest moment of my life. ... I couldn't control my tears of joy. — Sachin Tendulkar Copy Share Image
Sourav's greatest strength is his mind. He is hardworking - not only in the nets but also mentally. He bounces back. — Sachin Tendulkar Copy Share Image
I feel when somebody has been playing cricket for a long time, he creates a separate identity for himself. — Sachin Tendulkar Copy Share Image
My life, between 22 yards for 24 years... It's hard to imagine that this is coming to an end. — Sachin Tendulkar Copy Share Image
Beating Pakistan is always special because they are a tough team and we have a bit if a history regarding Pakistan. — Sachin Tendulkar Copy Share Image
If one man is representing India in cricket, then yes, blame that person when things go wrong. — Sachin Tendulkar Copy Share Image
