Brian Lara Quotes

People keep comparing me to Virat Kohli.

In real life my son plays cricket and I understand the worth a bat holds for the player.

Look at Virat Kohli, he is such a fantastic role model. India is a fortunate country. Every generation produces players who all of us cherish.

Billy Slater was one I used to see do extras after training and his catching technique was unreal, so I really looked up to him and followed.

Sachin Tendulkar is a genius. I'm a mere mortal.

I have always wanted to play with top players and ICL has some of the best domestic players and the competition should be exciting.

It was a pleasure to share the court with Serena; she's such a champion.

I'm sure Jofra Archer will be loving heading into his first World Cup. He is in the dressing room as he comes across on the field - laidback and very confident in his ability.

Serena, for me, is one of the best players in the world. She is a great person and a great champion.

I love Messi. I also derive inspiration from the god of cricket, Sachin Tendulkar.

It was a dream come true to meet GR Viswanath sir, who is a legend in the game.

Virat Kohli is someone I have great respect for.

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 still think about the first time I met Lennox Lewis, and he took the time out to talk to me, and he showed me different techniques. I'll never forget. Lennox was one of those guys that set the standard. He's a hard act to follow. But I love a challenge.

I am a huge fan of Sachin. He is not only a great cricketer but a humble human being as well.

I can't compare myself to Tendulkar, because he has already played and done with his 25 years of international career and scored 100 hundreds.

Being part of the World Cup team is definitely very special for any cricketer.

No one is more of a fan of the game than me: my son is a player.

It's a big responsibility to play an icon like Sunil Gavaskar.

Gautam Gambhir is a fantastic cricketer, and he has made India proud as far as his cricketing skills are concerned.

I'm happy to play for Spurs.

Ever since I knew Dad did pentathlon, I wanted to do it as well. I have seen all his old photos, and he still has his Olympic riding jacket, and that makes this even more special.

Growing up, John Terry was my obvious idol. I based my whole game on him.

I'm not a Maradona, and it's not my intention to become one.

I don't like to follow someone, but I really like A B de Villiers as a batsman. I think he has got all the strokes and plays according to the situation.