Cricket- The Basics

Cricket- The Basics (In a Nutshell)

• “To me, cricket is a simple game. Keep it simple and just go out and play.”- Shane Warne (Australian- Former Cricketer)
• “It’s always been the most important thing for me to enjoy my cricket.”- AB de Villiers (South African- Former Cricketer)
• “I thought my dream job was to play cricket.”- Andrew Flintoff (English- Former Cricketer)
• “Cricket is such a sport that you learn something from someone every day.”- Ravindra Jadeja (Indian- Cricketer)

Cricket- The Basics (Nitty Gritty)

• “When you sit down and focus on the matches and series that took place during the 12 month period it strikes you just how broad the talent pool is in international cricket is today.”- Sunil Gavaskar (Indian- Former Cricketer)
• “Cricket is not everything, not by any means, but it is a large part of who I am. Therefore, I want to play in all formats of the game and to play as much as possible because, before long, it will be over.”- MS Dhoni (Indian- Former Cricketer)

Cricket- The Basics (What sets it apart)

• “Cricket is a team game. If you want fame for yourself, go play an individual game.”- Gautam Gambhir (Indian- Former Cricketer)
• “Critics haven’t taught me my cricket, and they don’t know what my body and mind are up to.”- Sachin Tendulkar (Indian- Former Cricketer)
• “The difference between a score in the 90s and a century is often reflected as the difference between failure and success. It may be illogical, but in cricket, a century has its own magic.”- Sir Geoffrey Boycott (British- Former Cricketer)

Cricket- The Basics (Final Thoughts)

• “The people you choose to have around you make all the difference. My family and friends keep me grounded. You have to have a mind of your own and a strong head on your shoulders. Cricket is the most important thing to me, so the rest pales in comparison.”- Virat Kohli (Indian- Cricketer)