Gautam Gambhir
When you are playing against an opposition, you want to go out there and win a game, and for that, you have to be aggressive.
As a leader, you want your team to play as you are.
Life of people of this country is far more important than any sports or any other thing.
I am talking as an Indian and not as as a cricketer. I believe we should not have any ties or relationship with Pakistan. For me, it is very important to protect our people.
I've played my whole life for Delhi; I know what is good or bad for Delhi cricket.
Ultimately, DDCA is there to promote Delhi cricket. They are not there to promote themselves or set agendas. The primary job of DDCA is to look after cricket, see where Delhi cricket is going at all levels.
I love discussing my game with people who have similar mindsets.
I love watching movies. I am a big movie buff.
I am very passionate about Indian hockey.
If there is hockey or football and cricket on my television, I prefer to watch hockey.
I'm aggressive on the field and a team-man to the core.
Sport doesn't work on knee-jerk reactions.
India should not have any ties with Pakistan, be it Bollywood or cricket. I am shocked that Bollywood is saying that cricket and movies should be kept ahead of national sentiments.
National interest is above anything else. Just because you sit in an air-conditioned room, you can say you shouldn't relate cricket and movies to politics. Ask anyone who has lost a family member to terror attacks, and you will get your answer.
There should be no cricket and Bollywood ties with Pakistan till Pakistan stops cross-border terrorism.
I never thought of starting a cricket academy because every second person is starting a cricket academy.
I may try and get into education. I may open a school, and that is my ultimate dream. Opening a school will give education to children, who are the future of our country. If we can educate them in a proper way, I think that will change the future of the country.
The day I feel like I can't contribute to the team's success, that's the day I am going to call it quits.
I want to do whatever will make my team win.
I can bat in the morning, afternoon, evening, night, on ice, desert, wherever and whenever. It is almost nirvana for me. It takes me away from the stresses of life. I think only a batsman will be able to tell you about the goose bumps he gets after hitting a perfect cover drive. I'm one of them.Collection: Morning