Kevin Pietersen Quotes

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.

Of course, my father was a soccer player. He used to play very good. Then, when I was young, eight or nine years old, ten years old, I just want to be like my father.

Sachin has been an integral part of Mumbai Indians and a source of inspiration for the team ever since the inception.

Run Adam will play a significant role in aspiring sportspersons' life to achieve their dreams.

On behalf of all Americans, I would like to congratulate Michelle Smith on her dedication and determination which have made her a wonderful role model for all young athletes in Ireland and around the world.

I used to see Michael Vaughan play at the club and then to watch him captain England was inspiring.

From the age of six I used to watch every England team and when I was messing around in the backyard I would pretend to be whoever was scoring runs at the time, whether they were a right or left-hander. I just wanted to be them and do that.

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

When I was young, I used to watch videos of Ali boxing, with my dad. It set me on the road. I wanted to be like Ali. I wanted to have my own Nicki shuffle and everything.

I watched Tim Tebow and how he played and how he carried himself and the good that he did for the game on and off the field. I knew that's what I wanted to do.

I loved watching AB de Villiers in the early days. I used to follow him closely. I copied him a lot, too. In the nets, I used to at least try some of the shots he played in the matches.

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.

I played cricket for the Delhi under-15 and 19 team. I was inspired by Imran Khan.

I don't want to be remembered as a good goalkeeper. I want to be remembered as a great person.

Rahul is the kind of person who young cricketers can look up to; not only because of his success but also because of the way he conducts himself.

If I have a son and he decides to play cricket, I will want him to bat like Sachin Tendulkar.

I actually use Randy Orton as an example to my son because he wants to start training in January. My son is a big kid - he's 6'1", 205 - and I insist that he must watch and learn from Randy's style.

Growing up, I was a big Red Sox fan and looked up to guys like Dustin Pedroia, who's obviously not the biggest guy, but the way he competes, the way he works, it was motivating for me.

When I was growing up, I always liked playing football, and my mum always took me to football games. I owe her a lot. She was my pillar. She was the biggest influence on me.

You have T20 and that also plays a part in some of the shots batsmen play. You see guys playing the same shots in T20s and Tests and are sometimes lucky to get away with it.

Steven Gerrard was someone I looked up to massively. I'd always try to copy him, right down to the boots he was wearing. It was his attitude on the pitch that stood out - you could really see how much he hated losing.

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.

I would be proud if I can score as many runs as Rahul Dravid by the time I retire and serve the country as long as he did.

I hope my son becomes the next Steph Curry.

Look, I was the captain of India for five years. I was one of the stars, a popular face in India.