I am a sportsman and not a politician. I am a sportsman and will always remain one. I am not going to enter politics giving up cricket, which is my life. I will continue to play cricket. — Sachin Tendulkar Copy Share Image
Any active sportsman has to be very focused; you've got to be in the right frame of mind. If your energy is diverted in various directions, you do not achieve the results. I need to know when to switch on… — 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 Arjun should also do things in life that he wants to do and he is passionate about. If you are passionate about something then you don't feel the workload, but if you feel the burden of… — Sachin Tendulkar Copy Share
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
