Success is a process... During that journey sometimes there are stones thrown at you, and you convert them into milestones.
Along with the talent, you also need direction.
Chase your dreams .... but make sure you don't find shortcuts.
If you don't execute on your plans, then you don't reach anywhere.
It is important to understand that if you do fall, it's important for you to get right back up again.
It's important not to take anything for granted.
Making an effort is in your hands. Giving 100% is in your hands.
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.
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.
I have never tried to compare myself to anyone else.
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.
Chase your dreams and don't find shortcuts...!!!
Winning the World Cup is the proudest moment of my life. ... I couldn't control my tears of joy.
Don't stop chasing your dreams, because dreams do come true.
I believe every era has its significance and the same holds true for players and coaches.
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.
People throw stones at you and you convert them into milestones.
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.
I feel when somebody has been playing cricket for a long time, he creates a separate identity for himself.
It's important to work hard - there's no short cut around that.
It's mental discipline that sets one apart, the ability to think differently and to generate energy in the right direction.
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.
To me, pre-match preparation is extremely important because that's something which is within my control.
Some people call it fearless, some people call it confidence. And I feel I'm confident of whatever I do.
I am not thinking too far ahead, just want to take it one thing at a time.
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