Because I knew I had got success at Ranji level, I was confident I would get some success in international cricket too.
It is amazing how the public steadfastly refuse to attend the third day of a match when so often the last day produces the best and most exciting cricket.
The public want to see people play an exciting brand of cricket.
Endless cricket, like endless anything else, simply grinds you down.
I didn't have to play rugby that well, and I didn't have to play cricket that well, because I had this voice.
Sometimes fitness is a good thing to have, but you have to recognise that fitness takes you only so far, and skills are the most important thing. Fitness just helps you execute those cricketing skills for longer and more consistently, maybe.
Those were the great days when plenty of amateurs could spare time for cricket.
I spent my first 10 years in the Commonwealth. I come from cricket, crumpets, cucumber sandwiches, the Queen.
What I'd really like to give a try is cricket, because I grew up playing American baseball.
My son has taken liking for sports and is most of the time playing cricket and football. It is so much fun being with them, as I'm enjoying every phase of motherhood.
I used to practice at the hockey ground on synthetic surface while I was in the sports hostel, so Test cricket is certainly going to be a challenge for me.
Colonel Saito: Do not speak to me of rules. This is war! This is not a game of cricket!
With just about every player in Australia, his whole goal and ambition is to play for Australia. That's why they're playing first class cricket. It's just a different attitude.
I think we are going to see exciting cricket all the way. We are watching the two best teams in the world-and I think England will eventually go on to pip Australia by a single Test.
To me, cricket is a simple game. Keep it simple and just go out and play.
No cricket should be played for at least a month anywhere in the world after a World Cup.
Cricket is about a lot more than playing by the rules, Mistry. It’s a gentleman’s game. Don’t you ever forget that.
I was good at football and cricket at school. My dad said, 'Son, be an architect,' and I came to Melbourne passionate about becoming an architect.
Still, I believe it is only a passing phase and cricket will one day produce an abundance of great players.
I love surfing more than cricket, more interesting and you meet great people.
To me, it doesn't matter how good you are. Sport is all about playing and competing. Whatever you do in cricket and in sport, enjoy it, be positive and try to win.
