“I have always maintained that if you work hard, it wont go waste, as recognition will come to you at some stage, whether in studies or sports. You need to have good intentions and intent to move ahead in life as well as in sports.” IfsNeedsWellsHardMovingSportsStudyStageHard WorkWasteIntentionRecognitionGood IntentionsMoving Ahead Author:Suresh Raina
“For me, fielding is everything - it is a passion that comes from within. You can get a bad ball while you bat, and your bowling may not always be up there, but you are completely in control of how well you field.” WellsMayPassionFieldsBallsWithin YouBatsBowling Author:Suresh Raina
“When you're successful, there will be friends, people, VIPs rallying around you. When you're down and out, you're all alone. That's why it's important to be a good person. Because whether you're a successful cricketer or not can always change, but the respect you earn by being the person you are stays with you.” PeoplePersonsImportantSuccessfulDown AndGood PersonAll AloneBeing A Good PersonCricketersRallyingVip Author:Suresh Raina
“I will never date an actor or a model. My family will never accept her. We are a middle class family, and an actress will never be able to gel with us.” AbleActorsAcceptingClassMiddleModelsMy FamilyActressesMiddle ClassMiddle Class Family Author:Suresh Raina
“I am very close to my family. I have learned a lot from my father. He used to tell me to be honest with yourself and not to argue with your seniors. You dont need to be involved in any quarrel, as sometimes you need to remain silent intelligently.” NeedsSometimesUsedFatherHonestInvolvedMy FamilySilentArguingBeing HonestI Have LearnedSeniorQuarrelsHonest With YourselfBe Honest With Yourself Author:Suresh Raina
“I never have issues in handling the fame. I was in a boarding school, as I am from a middle-class family. We didn't have a lot of money, so we all learned to respect money and understood its real value.” RealSchoolValuesClassIssuesMiddleFameUnderstoodMiddle ClassLots Of MoneyReal ValueMiddle Class Family Author:Suresh Raina
“As professional cricketers, we have to ensure that we are battle-ready all the time.” ReadyBattleCricketers Author:Suresh Raina
“Celebration is big for me. From my younger days, when I used to win mementos while playing basketball, I have always believed in sharing my success. It has to be there. It lifts the energy levels of the entire side if you are positive and vocal when a wicket falls.” IfsBelieveImportantBigsSuccessUsedFallWinningEnergyI BelieveSidesLevelsSharePositivePositive ThinkingBasketballPositivityCelebrateLiftsPositive AttitudeCelebrationVocalAlways BelievePositive EnergyThink PositivePower Of Positive ThinkingPositive InspirationalPlaying BasketballMementoEnergy LevelsYounger Days Author:Suresh Raina
“My days in hostel were tough. I was ragged by my seniors. We were asked to wash their dirty clothes, do their odd jobs, etc. When it came to eating, we would be often given burnt rotis and milk that had awful odour. But, never once did I call home. I knew if I had to become a tough cricketer, I would have to handle the pressure.” IfsHomeWould BeJobsGivenEatingClothesToughPressureHandleAwfulDirtyOddEtcMilkSeniorCricketersRaggedOdd JobsDirty Clothes Author:Suresh Raina
“The shot of Kapil Dev kissing the World Cup and hordes of Indian fans all over at Lord's is etched in my memory. Every Indian is proud of that victory, and every Indian player who has played the World Cup after that '83 win wants to bring the Cup home.” WorldWantHomeWinningMemoriesLordPlayerFansProudVictoryKissingShotsCupsIndianWorld CupHorde Author:Suresh Raina