I used to watch a lot of motivational films and videos to remain positive.Collection: Motivational
I am thankful to all those who gave me opportunities in the film industry.Collection: Thankful
A good captain is great only if he has a great team.Collection: Good
I'm grateful to my family, friends and fans, who have supported me and stood by me.Collection: Family
I would love to play for Kerala because there is nothing like playing for a home team.
I love Punjab and really enjoy playing for the Punjab team in IPL, but when you have your own state team, anyone would like to play for that.
It was a dream to have a team for the state. While playing for the Punjab King's XI, I used to think of having a team for Kerala.
It is a great opportunity and a great challenge to be a part of Indian team for the World Cup.
I really don't plan whether I would dance after taking a wicket or not.
I don't mind proving myself again and again.
I have always given hundred percent on the field.
My work ethics have been the same whether it's in international cricket, first class, or even club cricket.
I have always tried to improve myself in every practice session. When it comes to playing and preparation, I am as disciplined and dedicated as anyone else.
Who says men don't cry? I used to sob like a baby as I was forced to move around in a wheelchair for two months after twin surgeries on my toes.
I am not worried about criticism. In fact, it helps one perform better.
I had six surgeries on my left toe and another six on the right toe.
I try not to worry about things that I cannot control.
The dearest people around me are my family and friends.
My father always tells me to be forgiving, as it purges you of pent-up negativity. I harbour no bitterness and malice towards anyone.
One emerges as a better person after going through the wringer.
There is nothing more disgraceful for any sportsperson than to be accused of murky stuff like match-fixing or spot-fixing.
I am sure I will make a great politician because I love to help people.
I was not born a cricketer to start with, so I had to really work hard; I had to really train hard. It took lots of practice and lots of matches to get there.
I am sure I will make a great politician because I love to help people in a genuine way.
I am a firm believer. I don't follow any particular religion. That's the way I was brought up.
The way I look at things, every religion is the same.
I want to be part of a family which wants to improve Indian democracy.
When you play for your country, you remember all your performances, starting from the Under-19 days.
I don't want to live on my past performances and say that I did well then.
You should look to give your best shot and not worry about the results because if you work hard, the results will take care of themselves.
I can't be a nice man on the field. I try to laugh, but whenever I start laughing or be jovial, I get smashed.
If you do a mistake, I think you should get punished.
I don't mind which wicket you play on - wet, dry, slow, or fast. I just want to play cricket.
It's an honour playing for the country.
I don't really believe getting into a relationship just for the sake for it. I don't get satisfied by it.
Whatever I do, I always want to give my best.
I don't really think about the crowd when I am in the middle. I actually forget about the crowd, forget the money; that's exactly what I always do.
I always believe there is no fun without challenges.
I want to improve as a cricketer, a human being, and give my best for the country.
I have made mistakes and learnt from them.
I want my bowling to speak for me. In fact, not only my bowling, my batting, my fielding. Overall, I want my cricket to speak.
I am trying to make the most of the opportunities I get.
I love cricket and am the last person who would get involved in something like spot-fixing. Anyone who knows me will think twice before coming to me with such an offer. Because I don't even listen to the captain before I play a match. I wouldn't agree to do it even for Rs 100 crore.
Bowling in sub-continental conditions is not easy for a fast bowler. You have to be consistent and persistent to succeed, especially when you are bowling to the likes of Sangakkara, Mahela, Samaraweera, and Dilshan.
Anyone is free to judge me, but they weren't there in my tough times.
Everyone goes through bad days, but that does not mean you should stop enjoying the good days.
As my mother is a Kerala Brahmin and my father a Kerala Nair, every day in the house is like a religious festival.
I am a rhythmic bowler.
I play cricket with passion. I just want to win games for the country.
I play a lot of cricket. I just want to play, play, and play.