1. At least with me, the match starts much, much earlier than the actual match.
2. Beating Pakistan is always special because they are a tough team and we have a bit if a history regarding Pakistan.
3. Every individual has his own style, his own way of presenting himself on and off the field.
4. I always had a dream to play for India but I never let it put pressure on me.
5. I believe every era has its significance and the same holds true for players and coaches.
6. I feel when somebody has been playing cricket for a long time, he creates a separate identity for himself.
7. I hate losing and cricket being my first love, once I enter the ground it`s a different zone altogether and that hunger for winning is always there.
8. I have never believed in comparisons, whether they are about different eras, players or coaches.
9. I have never thought where I will go, or forced any targets on myself.
10. I just want to continue the way I am going.
11. 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.
12. I want to give my six hours of serious cricket on the ground and then take whatever the result
13. I am a Maharashtrian and I am extremely proud of that. But I am an Indian first. And Mumbai belongs to all Indians.
14. Competitive spirit has played a huge role in making me what I am.
15. I spent a lot of time preparing myself physically and mentally. I would rather convert that negative energy into positive energy.
16. It's about not accepting every little challenge thrown at you. Sometimes you hold back and when it's needed you go for it.
17. I remember things clearly. I remember most of my dismissals and... I remember the great shots too.
18. I tell the youngsters, ... respect the cricketers who actually played with you before. It will help you stay on the ground.
19. I would not let my natural instincts get confused by unwanted thoughts. I went ahead and played my game.
20. There have been tough situations. But you want to go out there and give it your best. You look at the bigger picture.
21. 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.
22. When people throw stones at you, you turn them into milestones.
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