Quotes & Sayings About Tendulkar

New Zealand's Daniel Vettori is a very good bowler. — Sachin Tendulkar

Wasim and Waqar were amazing bowlers. I would put them right up there with the best in the world. — Sachin Tendulkar

At the start of my career, when I used to toss and turn at night, I was fighting that feeling and wanting to go to sleep. Now I know that's normal, so I'll just get up and watch TV or something. I know it's just my subconscious mind getting ready for a game. — Sachin Tendulkar

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

As far as the World Cup is concerned, it is a process. We don't want to jump to the 50th floor straight away. We must start on the ground floor. — Sachin Tendulkar

Making an effort is in your hands. Giving 100% is in your hands. — Sachin Tendulkar

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. — Sachin Tendulkar

What mattered to me most when I was batting was feeling comfortable. As long as I felt comfortable, it didn't matter where I was playing or who I was playing against. If you make technical adjustments to cope with different conditions, there's a risk of making yourself feel uncomfortable and of thinking too much about your technique. I've always felt that I've batted best when my mind has been at the bowler's end of pitch, not at my end. There's no time to think about both ends at the same time. So in general it always seemed to me that If I was comfortable with my gear, it would allow my mind to be at the opposite end and I had a better chance of playing well. — Sachin Tendulkar

Isn't cricket supposed to be a team sport? I feel people should decide first whether cricket is a team game or an individual sport. — Sachin Tendulkar

I just want to continue the way I am going. — Sachin Tendulkar

Shoaib Akhtar has been playing for 5, 6 years and is an experienced bowler. — Sachin Tendulkar

If Destiny throws a stone at you, don't let it become a millstone. Make it into a milestone. — Sachin Tendulkar

Today if I'm a cricketer it is because of Sachin Tendulkar. Else, I would never have picked up a bat. He's the reason behind me playing cricket — Virender Sehwag

people who have made India awesome aren't all politicians. Most of the people that did this are not from the government. Whether it is entrepreneurs like J.R.D. Tata and N.R. Narayana Murthy, sportspersons like Sachin Tendulkar or musicians like A.R. Rahman, people from all walks of life have helped improve our nation. Not just celebrities, but E. Sreedharan, responsible for the Delhi Metro, and Dr Verghese Kurien, who created the Amul revolution, were all ordinary people doing their work extraordinarily well. Mahatma Gandhi and Swami Vivekananda, two of the most influential figures in India's history, never held political office. Aim to be one of those people who made India awesome. — Chetan Bhagat

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. — Sachin Tendulkar

Tendulkar can now rightly lay claim to the title of being the greatest batsman in cricket history. And if some people argue about his greatness then there are certainly no arguments about his being the most prolific, he is a complete run machine and his 50th Test hundred is a testimony of his endurance and passion for the sport — Rashid Latif

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

I don't watch cricket much but I admire Sachin Tendulkar. I like the way he has conducted himself over the years. He has been such a huge star for so long but has not had a single controversy against his name. — Vijender Singh

For me he (Tendulkar) is one of the greatest cricketers — Usain Bolt

Sachin Tendulkar has carried the burden of the nation for 21 years. It is time we carried him on our shoulders — Virat Kohli

Obviously if you're positive, then there's positive energy flowing in your body. The moments are smoother - thought process is smoother. But if there is doubt, then also your body's not going to move that well, your thought process is not clear. — Sachin Tendulkar

I believe every era has its significance and the same holds true for players and coaches. — Sachin Tendulkar

Presence' is actually very important in international sport. It is one thing just being there in the middle, but it is another making people aware of your 'presence'. It is about body language and radiating confidence, something that the West Indian batting legend Viv Richards would personify. — Sachin Tendulkar

I have watched a lot of Tendulkar and we have spoken to each other a lot. He has it in him to be among the very best. — Garfield Sobers

Sometimes I need to look at the scoreboard to figure out whether I'm batting hundred-plus or whether I am on zero. — Sachin Tendulkar

I always had a dream to play for India but I never let it put pressure on me. — Sachin Tendulkar

I want my son to become Sachin Tendulkar. — Brian Lara

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

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. — Sachin Tendulkar

I played under many Captains, but Dhoni is the one, who fulfilled my Dream of winning World Cup — Sachin Tendulkar

People throw stones at you and you convert them into milestones. — Sachin Tendulkar

Congratulations to Sachin Tendulkar for becoming the first person ever to score 50 test hundreds, absolute superstar — Rohan Bopanna

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

Critics haven't taught me my cricket, and they don't know what my body and mind are up to. — Sachin Tendulkar

I was part of a band of eleven fortunate men who had been given the duty of representing close to a billion Indians. It was an honour every aspiring cricketer lives for, to play for his country against the best of world cricket. And with the honour came responsibility. I was going to be accountable to the cricket fans back home and was expected to give my best for them. — Sachin Tendulkar

The only batsman I would love to see by paying for the tickets and sitting in the stand just to watch him is none other than Sachin Tendulkar — Brian Lara

As a modern-day role model, I'd have to go for Tiger Woods. I'm also a massive Sachin Tendulkar fan. — Mark Lawrenson

My life, between 22 yards for 24 years ... It's hard to imagine that this is coming to an end. — Sachin Tendulkar

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

First and foremost, Tendulkar is an entertainer and that for me is as important factor as any fact or figure. Too often boring players have been pushed forward as great by figures alone. For sheer entertainment, he will keep cricket alive. — Barry Richards

I never played with a runner in my entire life, even in schools, because only I know where the ball is going and how hard, when I hit the ball, something my runner will never know about. — Sachin Tendulkar

People throw stones at you and u turned them into milestones — Sachin Tendulkar

I believe in controlling the control elements. Something where we don't have control on certain things, those things you obviously cannot waste your energy in trying to figure out 'How can I control this?' You would much rather focus all your energy on the things that you can control. — Sachin Tendulkar

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

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

The surgical process turned out to be slightly out of the ordinary because I was not the best patient. I was extremely worried that the doctors would cut open my palm. Cutting the palm would mean substantially altering my grip, which I really didn't want to do. I explained to both my surgeons the nuances of cricket and urged them to cut open the back of the hand. I was so obsessed with this issue that I woke up during the surgery and asked them to show me where they had made the incision. Dr Joshi later told me that they were all surprised to see me awake despite the anaesthesia. The doctors showed me that my palm had been left untouched and told me to calm down and allow them to carry on. Satisfied, I instantly drifted back to sleep. — Sachin Tendulkar

Dhoni Is The Best Captain I Have Played Under — Sachin Tendulkar

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. — Sachin Tendulkar

I never coached Sachin Tendulkar, I gave him gentle advice when he asked for it. — John Wright

In India, kids need someone to look up to. They've got it in cricket: they have Tendulkar and others. — Ian Rush

I feel when somebody has been playing cricket for a long time, he creates a separate identity for himself. — Sachin Tendulkar

Had Rahul Dravid been born in any country other than India, he would have been much more famous than Sachin Tendulkar. — Jacques Kallis

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

Having, and seeing, your dreams is very important, and so is chasing those dreams. You see dreams when you sleep, and as you chase your dreams, it keeps you awake. So it's important to stay awake. — Sachin Tendulkar

For me it is a matter of pride that I have been born in the age in the which Tendulkar is playing — Sania Mirza

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

I'll be going to bed having nightmares of Sachin just running down the wicket and belting me back over the head for six. He was unstoppable. I don't think anyone, apart from Don Bradman, is in the same class as Sachin Tendulkar. He is just an amazing player. — Shane Warne

If you don't execute on your plans, then you don't reach anywhere. — Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar is a guy you don't want to chat to period, because he will knuckle down- Brett Lee tells you why one must never sledge Sachin Tendulkar It is an amazing achievement to play for the country for over two decades and still continue to be the team's anchor. Sachin makes all of us so very proud — Manmohan Singh

I have never believed in comparisons, whether they are about different eras, players or coaches. — Sachin Tendulkar

If I have a son and he decides to play cricket, I will want him to bat like Sachin Tendulkar. — Brian Lara

Some people call it fearless, some people call it confidence. And I feel I'm confident of whatever I do. — Sachin Tendulkar

Along with the talent, you also need direction. — Sachin Tendulkar

There are over 200 million illiterate women in India. This low literacy negatively impacts not just their lives but also their families' and the country's economic development. A girl's lack of education also has a negative impact on the health and well-being of her children. — Sachin Tendulkar

Chase your dreams ... but make sure you don't find shortcuts ... — Sachin Tendulkar

I get 0.5 seconds to react to a ball, sometimes even less than that. I can't be thinking of what XYZ has said about me. I need to surrender myself to my natural instincts. My subconscious mind knows exactly what to do. It is trained to react. At home, my family doesn't discuss media coverage. — Sachin Tendulkar

Very sorry to disappoint you, guys. It was not for my girlfriend but for Sachin Tendulkar. — Yuvraj Singh

If one man is representing India in cricket, then yes, blame that person when things go wrong. — Sachin Tendulkar

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

The best thing about Sachin Tendulkar is that he's completely rooted, down to earth, and a thorough gentleman. He's probably the best thing to have happened to Indian cricket and maybe Indian sport as a whole. — Sania Mirza

When there is time to think about cricket, I think but when there is time to be with family, I try to do justice to that aspect of my life as well. — Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar is, in my time, the best player without doubt - daylight second, Brian Lara third. — Shane Warne

Great individuals and great performances build a team, which produces brilliant performances. — Sachin Tendulkar

There are 2 kind of batsmen in the world. One Sachin Tendulkar. Two all the others — Andy Flower

Everyone at home was very supportive, but my father always said that all he wanted me to do was give it my best effort without worrying about the results. — Sachin Tendulkar

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. — Sachin Tendulkar

Schools across India do not have teachers, libraries, playing grounds and even toilets. I do not want to see empty classrooms, empty libraries. I do not want to see cattle grazing on fields meant to be cricket or football grounds. — Sachin Tendulkar

Even if my grandchildren don't remember the fact that I scored 10,000 runs in Test and ODI cricket, I am confident that they will remember that Sachin Tendulkar used to be my team-mate. — Rahul Dravid

Even my father's name is Sachin Tendulkar. — Sachin Tendulkar

I grew up looking at my father as to how to behave. In watching him I grasped so many things. His own temperament was of a calm person. He was very composed and I never saw anger in him. To me, that was fascinating. — Sachin Tendulkar

From the spinners, Anil and I have been together for a long time and I respect him a lot. — Sachin Tendulkar

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

I just keep it simple. Watch the ball and play it on merit. — Sachin Tendulkar

seems remarkable that I played in both, but I didn't think much of it at the time. These tournaments are acknowledged — Sachin Tendulkar

There's no better sight on the cricket field than watch Tendulkar bat. — Harsha Bhogle

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

There will never be another Sachin Tendulkar. — Muttiah Muralitharan

Sachin Tendulkar is a genius. I'm a mere mortal. — Brian Lara

I have to learn from Sehwag how to play in the nervous 90's — Sachin Tendulkar

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. — Sachin Tendulkar

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 — Sachin Tendulkar

I really want a movie made on Sachin Tendulkar's life. That is something I'm looking forward to. There will be so much emotion to that movie. — Virat Kohli

When you compare the icons of the game, you have Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Sachin Tendulkar and Dhoni in the same bracket. — Ravi Shastri

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

Every individual has his own style, his own way of presenting himself on and off the field. — Sachin Tendulkar

My point of view is that when I am playing cricket I cannot think that this game is less or more important. — Sachin Tendulkar

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

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

I really like Iceland. One of the nicest things about it is that I hardly ever had to reach for my credit card. There's practically nothing there to go shopping for. — Sachin Tendulkar

It seems to me that no autobiography can claim to document every detail of the author's life. That's impossible. There are — Sachin Tendulkar