“High time we realise the value and prominence of women in our lives and respect their presence.”

Comebacks are not at all easy. After a major surgery, the difficult part is to conquer the inner demons. It’s all in the mind. Only an individual can overcome his fears.

There will be times in South Africa when we will be challenged as a team. We have to stand up to that.

Every time you play for your country, there is responsibility. But when you are captaining, you can say so; you have to lead from the front and make sure the team follows the direction you want them to.

Keep your heart in the game, and you’ll be a force to be reckoned with.

Every first-class season is important; every game is crucial, irrespective of whether you are in the Indian team or not.

It’s a cliche, but you will always be your most fierce competitor.

Every single one of us wanted this win, you could see it, you could feel it and watching it play out was incredible.

Gratitude to all the coaches, teachers and mentors of the game who helped me understand this game better.

Some of the most inspiring people in my life are the women in it. I have always found that they carry so much power in the roles they played in my life.

Music can change the world because it can change people.

I have always cared about the Indian Rhinos & am speaking up for these mighty beings.

I have to be prepared always and be at my best. I looked to bat 50 overs and score as many possible. It may not happen all the time, but whenever I see the opportunity, I try to make the most of it.

I don’t just walk out for my Team. I walk out, for my country.

In international cricket, the core group in most of the teams would remain same. So you know what’s expected, but they will operate in different conditions, which is why the homework about conditions is the key.

How serious can an addiction to sunglasses be?

If you want to learn to be happy, let a kid remind you how!

The dead should not rule the living.

I promise myself that I will enjoy every minute of the day that is given me to live.

To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.

I try to live with the idea that karma is a very real thing. So I put out what I want to get back.

Live the life you’ve imagined. As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler.

If you live in harmony with nature you will never be poor; if you live according what others think, you will never be rich.

Only those are fit to live who do not fear to die; and none are fit to die who have shrunk from the joy of life and the duty of life. Both life and death are parts of the same Great Adventure.

You may be hurt if you love too much, but you will live in misery if you love too little.