10 Cricketers and their cricketing philosophies

10 Cricketers and their cricketing philosophies: Cricketing world has seen many legends, they are admired for the classic performances they have been delivering throughout their careers. These elegant personalities have left their footprints in the sands of time and kept on growing as a player, as a human. We always look upon for advices and thoughts to keep on going in life, the masters of cricket did the same. They had a mantra, a dream and a belief that kept them going finally bringing them to a place were they are heard and followed. The cricketers have given so much to the game with their heart winning performances but moreover they have learnt about the game and about life. Here are 10 Cricketers and their cricketing philosophies: 1. Sachin Tendulkar: Sachin Tendulkar. (© Getty Images) “When people throw stones at you turn them into milestones.” “Enjoy the game and chase your dreams. Dreams do come true.” Also Read – 5 Cricketers and their defining aptitudes 2. Kumar Sangakkara: Kumar Sangakkara. (© Getty Images) “It’s indeed a pity that life is not cricket. If it were, we’d not have seen the festering wounds of an ignorant war.” “Nobody goes undefeated all the time. If you can pick up after a crushing defeat and go on to win again, you are going to be a champion someday.” 3. Steve Waugh: Steve Waugh. (© Getty Images) “You’ve got to dream to keep you going.” “Geez, I just played cricket because I loved the game. I never thought about it much, never really had any formal coaching.” 4. Mahela Jayawardene: Mahela Jayawardene. (Photo Source: BCCI) “There is so much uncertainty in cricket. One day you can get a hundred, the next day you can be dismissed for a zero. It makes you become practical about things. Teaches you to accept both success and failure. I think I have learnt a lot about life from cricket.” 5. Imran Khan: Imran Khan. (Photo Source: PA Photos) “Compromise for your dream but never compromise on your dream.” “The tougher the competition, the better it got out for me. Sometimes I used to lose motivation against the smaller teams.” 6. Adam Gilchrist: Adam Gilchrist. (©Getty Images) “Winning isn’t everything but working to win is.” “Whilst there’s a competition still on, we’re still a chance.” 7. Chris Gayle: Chris Gayle. (© Getty Images) “I am my problem, but also my solution!” “I am a person who is expressionless sometimes. But it really hurts inside to go about losing a game. It is devastating to everyone” 8. Sourav Ganguly: Sourav Ganguly. (© Getty Images) “Every morning I woke up, I believed that I could score runs for India.” “From my past performances. From my past success. I know all days cannot be rosy and what keeps me going is the support from my team.” 9. Shane Warne: Shane Warne. (© Getty Images) “You can’t afford to live your life with regrets.” “To me, cricket is a simple game. Keep it simple and just go out and play.” 10. Ian Botham: Sir Ian Botham. (Photo Source: Getty Images) “I can imagine myself running around at the age of 3, wanting to play golf, cricket and football. I was always active one way or the other, driving my parents mad.” “To me it doesn’t matter how good you are. Sports is all about playing and competing. Whatever you do in cricket and in sport, enjoy it, be positive and try to win.” Also Read – 11 Cricketers who achieved special laurels on their birthdays