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“There is an amazing craze for cricket in India.”
“I have seen that Tendulkar was not at all comfortable against Shoaib in Kolkata Test in 1999. It was Shoaib's first tour of India, and he bowled out Sachin without giving him a chance to open his account.”
“There is a lot of warmth and fellow-feeling whenever I have spoken to Virat. It's not that we get a chance to speak a lot, but from time to time, he would drop in a message, and I would do the same.”
“Playing for Pakistan was such a huge dream.”
“In one-day cricket, we should not think that we can win easily against any team. There have been examples when big teams have lost to small sides.”
“It is unfortunate whenever someone tries to bring politics into sport.”
“I think, after Pakistan, the two countries where I have received most love and respect are India and Australia.”
“Once I am out of the ground, I forget cricket or keep it away as far as possible, to lighten up.”
“My main strength is my bowling, but where I bat, I can also contribute for the team, and that is important.”
“I am available to play in foreign leagues only when not required on national duty.”
“I have always got a lot of love and affection from Indian fans.”
“I still say Pakistan and India should have normal bilateral relations in cricket and there should be regular exchanges between the two countries.”
“I admire Sachin Tendulkar for being one of the best role models for young cricketers, and no one in Pakistan even doubts his greatness, as his records speak for himself.”
“Kashmir belongs to the Kashmiris. Not to Indians. Not to Pakistanis.”
“I just want to be given respect and dignity that every senior player deserves after serving the country for so many years.”
“I don't want to talk about the past. I don't live in past.”
“In very few countries I enjoyed cricket more than I did in India. I would always remember the love my team and I got from the fans here.”
“As a captain, I am concerned about my team and how I perform. I have hopes from my own self and very high hopes from my team members.”
“Whether it is Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, or Inzamam ul-Haq, they will also say that they get a lot of respect here because cricket is literally worshiped in India.”
“The Indian media has a very negative approach and very negative thoughts.”