Quotes from Shahid Afridi

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 have played 20 years of international cricket for Pakistan and not the PCB.

My whole identity comes from Pakistan.

Playing for Pakistan was such a huge dream.

There are cricket-loving people here, much like in Pakistan. Overall, I've enjoyed a lot playing in India in my cricketing career.

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.

My identity is that of a Pakistani player. And nothing is more important than that for me.

I have played with seriousness and in a professional way for my country.

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.

They have permission to play all the indoor games they want, but my daughters are not going to be competing in public sporting activities.

The media makes a big deal of small issues.

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.

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

Nobody in the Indian subcontinent has suffered or struggled more than Kashmiris.

You need the management personnel who can help you out with various things. The captain can't be asked to get into every decision.

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.

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.

Nobody is a born captain. He learns with time.

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.

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.

The love and support I have got and get from my well-wishers and fans is enough reward for me.

I am disappointed at not being able to live up to the expectations of my supporters, but every cricketer goes through such a time.

Respect is the most essential thing about captaincy. Respect between the captain and players is important. It is give and take.

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.