“Music can change the world because it can change people.”

To make this world a better place we need compassion but we also need accountability for our actions.

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.

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!

If your religion does not change you, then you had better change your religion.

The Scriptures were not given to increase our knowledge, but to change our lives.

Its interesting how a change in your perspective can change everything.

In this ever-changing society, the most powerful and enduring brands are built from the heart.

Feel free to change. When you discover something true about yourself, put it in action regardless of who you were yesterday.

At the very worst, if I have a short-lived career, at least I could say I sparked a change – that I inspired some leniency in what people accept in hip-hop. And if I have a very long career and can be gyrating in a leotard at 35, that would be great.

I do like change. That’s the one thing exciting about me.

You have come this far. What makes you think that will change in the future?