Vijay Shankar Quotes

I am proud to be an Indian.

I am indeed proud to be an Indian.

I'm Indian. I care for our Motherland.

India does not need to become anything else. India must become only India. This is a country that once upon a time was called the golden bird.

I'm very proud to represent the great nation of India.

The fact that I can unfurl the Indian flag the world over is the biggest honour.

But growing as an India cricketer it was about the blue jersey and the pride we all felt wearing that jersey.

India is my mother.

Everyone's dream is to first play for the country. Whenever you step in, you are wearing the Indian jersey and it is very special.

Being Indian is not blood as much as it is culture.

I'm a pucca Indian. Bombay is my home.

I get really motivated when I put on the India jersey. It is a responsibility, so I want to perform in the best way I can.

That's what makes the Ryder Cup in golf so much better than the Masters or the U.S. Open. To be a part of something that is not about personal achievement, but about representing everyone and sharing it with the whole country, it's wonderful.

To see my country lose a football match is very hard for someone who has worn the shirt.

I am Indian, and I'm proud of it. Indian life is mythologically rich and powerful.

India has given me everything. It has made me Vijay Mallya.

India is home, and that's never going to change.

BJP should direct our Ministers to wear traditional and modernised Indian clothes while abroad. In coat and tie, they look like waiters.

Anyone who does not say, 'I am Indian first and then a Tamilian,' is anti-national.

It is the pride to play for India that keeps me going. Not many get a chance to play for India and I feel very fortunate to be still playing. The will to do well for India is a big motivation.

When I am in my India jersey, I don't want to be looking glamorous.

I will try to give it everything for my country. I would love to get to 23, then 25 and 30 caps. They are things I love to do every time I line up. It's a great feeling.

I think every Indian knows how to play cricket.

I don't want anyone to think I don't love playing for England because playing for your country is the greatest thing a cricketer can do.

I play to bring honor to India's name abroad, and I feel very proud when I am beating up white wrestlers.