Shahid Afridi

My game is such that I either succeed or fail. But I always hope to do something which is useful to the team at the start of the innings.

When rain is around, the team batting second gets a huge advantage.

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.

It is unfortunate whenever someone tries to bring politics into sport.

I have nothing against the Indian people, and I have always enjoyed going to India, as the people there appreciate and support good cricket and players.

I started playing from the age of 11-12. I loved the game immediately but started playing the game seriously only in 1993-94.

My thinking is that once the captain sends you at a particular number, then your job is to perform and get runs at that number. Nothing else should matter.

I don't think any bowler can trouble me much.

There is an amazing craze for cricket in India.

I admire Indian cricket because of the way the sport is run there and how the money they earn is invested back into the game and players.

I have nothing personal against Gambhir. In fact, I have some good friends in the Indian team, and I get along with them well off the field. Even if I meet Gambhir somewhere, I will greet him normally, as I have nothing in my heart against him.

The reason for my age being messed up in the records is that when I first appeared for the under-14 trials, I myself really did not know my exact age.

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.

The team that wins makes minimum mistakes, and the one which loses, that one makes more mistakes than the other team.

I thank Allah that I have been playing for Pakistan for a long time. This is a big honour for me; I had not even thought so.

I think we should learn from our mistakes.

I don't want to talk about the past. I don't live in past.

It's simple: I like happy, positive people.

Gambhir behaves like he's a cross between Don Bradman & James Bond.