The best Quotes by MS Dhoni

I live in the present with an eye on the future.

It's important to learn and not repeat the same mistakes. What's done is done.

Cricket is not everything, not by any means, but it is a large part of who I am.

One thing about India that is constant is cricket.

Winning the World Cup was very special because it meant so much to so many. One thing about our country that is constant is cricket. The smile it brought to people's faces was the thing I shall always remember. It reminded me, reminded all of us, of our importance to the lives of the Indian people less lucky than we are.

Nothing happens in cricket, ever. Even the highlights resemble a freeze frame.

I don't watch cricket very much, but of course I enjoy whenever I see the sport, especially live, because of the energy in the stadium with the fans going crazy.

I want to keep on adding new skills to my armoury.

No cricket team in the world depends on one or two players. The team always plays to win.

April 2nd is a memorable moment of my cricketing career.

The future is easy because it doesn't exist; but the past is painful because it lives forever.

The future is coming so fast, we can't possibly predict it; we can only learn to respond quickly.

Marty, the future isn't written. It can be changed... you know that. Anyone can make their future whatever they want it to be.

Saphira: "Live in the present, remember the past, and fear not the future, for it doesn't exist and never shall. There is only now."

The future starts today, not tomorrow.

Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past.

But there are mistakes that are necessary. Sometimes you have to die a little bit to get back to live a little longer.

I make mistakes like the next man. In fact, being - forgive me - rather cleverer than most men, my mistakes tend to be correspondingly huger.

It's just that... I just think that some things are meant to be broken. Imperfect. Chaotic. It's the universe's way of providing contrast, you know? There have to be a few holes in the road. It's how life is.

In Italy, you know you've found a truly authentic restaurant when they don't have an English menu. In India, it's when there are no utensils and you must eat with your hands.

Rachel: "I barely remember anything from that night, except for that you're from South Carolina, you have a younger brother, your dad's a doctor, and you went to a public high school for students, gifted in math and science."
Dev: "Yeah. But don't you feel like those are just assumptions you can make about any Indian person?"

Aunties are older Indian women who have no blood-relation to you. But are allowed to have opinions about your life and all your shortcomings. And you have to be nice to them because you're Indian.

I have learnt a lot from the Indian team.

I am happy to bowl wherever my captain wants me to bowl. If he tells me to bowl upfront and be aggressive with the new ball, I am happy to do that.

Self-belief and hard work will always earn you success.

In cricket, my superhero is Sachin Tendulkar. He has always been my hero and will continue to remain so. Apart from him and outside cricket, my mother has remained my inspiration. Whatever difficult time I had faced, she was always there for me. She has given me all the strength. She maintained her composure and supported me in tough times.

I am a great believer that a captain is as good as his team.

Cricket is a team game. If you want fame for yourself, go play an individual game.

It's important on any English wicket to leave well.

The fear of failing... not quite the fear of failing, but the uncertainty of whether you are going to perform or not, is there every single game I have played in my life. It will always be there.

When people throw stones at you, you turn them into milestones.

You need to realise that you must have something to aim for, something to drive you.

Comebacks are not at all easy. After a major surgery, the difficult part is to conquer the inner demons. It's all in the mind. Only an individual can overcome his fears.

Relationships survive on trust, and if that is broken at any point, it's pretty much the end of the relationship. Besides, inability to communicate leads to problems.

I have been in love, and it was a great feeling. It's when you are attracted to and feel affection for someone. You want to do things for that person. But only love isn't enough in a relationship - understanding and communication are very important aspects.

I define friendship as a bond that transcends all barriers. When you are ready to expect anything and everything from friends, good, bad or ugly... that's what I call true friendship.

Cricket is my passion; it is my first love. So I will not act in my movies, as they will just be a side business for me.

Fitness has nothing to do with age.

As for my batting, the best part about it is I have never changed it. I have never changed my thinking, I have never changed my batting style.

My job is to perform, enjoy cricket and thank God for whatever he has given me.

I am not brand conscious. I wear what suits me.

No dream is ever chased alone.

I was lucky in my early years to play for a Karnataka team that was trying to forge itself into a strong side, and they were years of fun and learning. In the Indian team, I was fortunate to be part of a wonderful era when India played some of its finest cricket at home and abroad.

One candidate is too old and mentally unfit to be president. The other one is me.