Kashmir belongs to the Kashmiris. Not to Indians. Not to Pakistanis.
Shahid Afridi
Every child is a gift of Allah, and every child in Pakistan, to me, is like my own child, so I will do my best to take the message to every doorstep in Pakistan. Reaching every child, every time with the polio vaccine is not only necessary, but it is our duty. This disease can't deter us; we will defeat it.
So many mouths can get fed, so many minds can be nourished, if India and Pakistan resolve the Kashmir issue through a Kashmiri-owned, Kashmiri-led peace process.
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.
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.
If you're playing, or not playing, training is always good to keep you young.
My relationship with Virat is not dictated by political situation. Virat is a fantastic human being and an ambassador of cricket for his country, just like I am for my country.
Some rivalries were personal, some professional. First, the curious case of Gambhir. Oh, poor Gautam. He & his attitude problem. He who has no personality. He who is barely a character in the great scheme of cricket. He who has no great records, just a lot of attitude.
I am not one to run away from challenges, as I am a fighter, and I will come back.
As long as you are winning, everything is fine, and you lose a game, and all hell breaks loose. That is grossly unfair. We should not overlook someone's past achievements just because he is going through a bad patch.
Dhoni has changed the face of Indian cricket and took them to the pinnacle of success, and his captaincy will be missed by the Indian team. He has led them well in all formats.
I have a lot to say about my confidence, my fears, my adversaries, my ambitions, my goals and failures.
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.
My daughters are very precious to me.
I just want to be given respect and dignity that every senior player deserves after serving the country for so many years.
Playing for Pakistan was such a huge dream.
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.
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 began as a bowler and batting at No. 8 or 9 at Under-14, U-16 and U-19 levels, so to change myself was really difficult.
The media makes a big deal of small issues.
When rain is around, the team batting second gets a huge advantage.
Once I am out of the ground, I forget cricket or keep it away as far as possible, to lighten up.
I don't want to talk about the past. I don't live in past.
It's simple: I like happy, positive people.
Nobody in the Indian subcontinent has suffered or struggled more than Kashmiris.
I don't think, in international cricket, there is a need for coaching. The real coaching is to recognise your players' strengths and weaknesses. You always remain positive with your players.
I would say T20 cricket has introduced a more positive attitude in players and led to Tests also being played more aggressively and being more result oriented.
I think, in international cricket, your management is about motivating players.
Obviously, I want to do well in the Champions Trophy, which is like a mini World Cup with all top teams participating.
I always try to do what I know best, and that is play well.
What we need to do is strike the right balance in our teams for all three formats of the sport.
Sachin is one of the best batsmen, and the whole world knows this. He does not need mine or anybody else's certificate. His records speak for him.
My main strength is my bowling, but where I bat, I can also contribute for the team, and that is important.
Ajwa and Asmara are the youngest and love to play dress-up. They have my permission to play any sport, as long as they're indoors. Cricket? No, not for my girls.
They have permission to play all the indoor games they want, but my daughters are not going to be competing in public sporting activities.
In all my years of cricket, I've given hundreds of interviews and done dozens of TV shows, but what you will read in my memoir are the stories and thoughts I've never shared openly.
The Indian media has a very negative approach and very negative thoughts.
The people may not be like that, but I think the media had a very dirty role in spoiling relations between us and India.
I try and keep it simple and wait for the right opportunity.
I don't think I appear very cool to people who observe me on the ground.
If the captain stands still and looks clueless, then it spreads to the whole team.
The love and support I have got and get from my well-wishers and fans is enough reward for me.
I have played 20 years of international cricket for Pakistan and not the PCB.
I've not enjoyed playing anywhere as much as I have in India.
There are cricket-loving people here, much like in Pakistan. Overall, I've enjoyed a lot playing in India in my cricketing career.
My wife is from India, and I come to India a lot. I have never faced any security issue.
I don't really see any difference between Pakistani people and the Indians. We eat the same food, we speak the same language. I don't really see any difference.
I have seen a lot of top players being forced to retire in not very pleasant circumstances, and I don't want that happening to me.
Gambhir behaves like he's a cross between Don Bradman & James Bond.
I think we should learn from our mistakes.
