Shahid Afridi

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

“I still say Pakistan and India should have normal bilateral relations in cricket and there should be regular exchanges between the two countries.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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 have enjoyed my cricket in India, and I love Indian people.”

“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.”

“Kashmir belongs to the Kashmiris. Not to Indians. Not to Pakistanis.”

“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.”

“The Indian media has a very negative approach and very negative thoughts.”

“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.”

“What we need to do is strike the right balance in our teams for all three formats of the sport.”

“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 th...”

“The people may not be like that, but I think the media had a very dirty role in spoiling relations between us and India.”