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" Tests are special, the format closest to my heart. "

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" 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. "

" I've always wanted to do something for the defence forces - I've always said that the Army always has been my first love. It's about what they do selflessly for the country. "

" People are quick to form opinions online, but they're also quick to change them. If you have an opinion, stand by it and see it through. I stand by what I put up. "

" When I play for Delhi in Ranji Trophy, I try to help Delhi win, and when I play IPL for KKR, I aim to make KKR win. "

" I am a great believer that a captain is as good as his team. "

" If you start beating opponents in their backyard is when you give yourself a chance to remain No.1. "

" 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. "

" I genuinely do not even see the stats. It is just about the ability of the individual; what he brings to the table is all that matters. "

" 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. "

" It's not a successful captain that makes a successful team. "

" I love discussing my game with people who have similar mindsets. "

" 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. "

" Sledging makes things interesting. There are no robots playing. They are humans who want to perform well for the country. So when stakes are so high, emotions will take over. Sometimes sledging gets the best out of you. "

" As a leader, you want your team to play as you are. "

" When you feel comfortable about your game, you are in a happy space, feel at peace with yourself. "

" Our flag is our identity, and we can't disrespect or let anyone else disrespect our identity. "

" 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. "

" IPL is good for limelight and making money. "

" Sometimes in a team game, the entire spotlight is on one man. "

" I am happy to lose spots on the IPL Fairplay award list, but I cannot see my team slipping on the points table. "

" Cricket is a team game. If you want fame for yourself, go play an individual game. "

" When you come out of your comfort zone, you can express yourself in front of the whole world, and there was no better stage to express yourself as a batsman and as a leader than IPL. "

" For me, it's fine to be aggressive and play hard. As long as you're not getting personal, it's fine, and you can do whatever you can to upset the opposition. "

" I do not usually follow a rigid fitness regimen, and most of it depends upon what goals I have in my mind. "

" I have been a part of the teams which had the original great man - Sachin Tendulkar. I remember in 2007-08 tour of Australia, Sachin paaji would get all the attention from the locals. "

" There are not enough turning pitches in India, which is why we are not getting good spinners. "

" 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. "

" There should be no cricket and Bollywood ties with Pakistan till Pakistan stops cross-border terrorism. "