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Cricket Quotes

The game, from the boundary to the dressing room.

These are quotes from people who actually played or watched cricket at a high level - childhood memories of swinging for every ball, honest self-assessment of past innings, and admiration for rival teams' bowlers and batsmen. Pair it with Shayari.

I used to play rugby, polo, tennis, and cricket in school. It was only in the 1990s, when I used to live just opposite Harrods in London, that I started putting on weight. I used to have my breakfast there...

Quotes by Adnan Sami

Growing up, dad coached my footy and cricket teams, but that's all he could do for me.

Quotes by Adam Elliott

If there can be films about why hockey (and not just cricket) is cool, there can be a film or two about the virtues of honest, hard work.

Quotes by Abhijit Banerjee

Money wasn't the motivating factor in calling time on my international career and focusing on T20 cricket. If I was here to make as much money as I can, I would be playing 10 to 12 tournaments a year.

Quotes by AB de Villiers

Day Quotes

I can't keep playing 10-11 months a year and keep being sharp after 15 years of international cricket.

Quotes by AB de Villiers

I am fully aware that cricket is like a second religion in Pakistan.

Quotes by AB de Villiers

I will always be grateful to the coaches and staff of Cricket South Africa for their support through all these years.

Quotes by AB de Villiers

I'm a bit undercooked when it comes to keeping in Test cricket, but I've had a lot of experience in T20 and ODIs for my country, and my keeping has improved a lot.

Quotes by AB de Villiers

In sport, there is always room for improvement. Whenever I see my innings against the West Indies or Australia, I think, 'Maybe, I could have done this better or should have changed that.' See, cricket is a skill game, and...

Quotes by Yuvraj Singh

Game Quotes

When I was a kid, I used to try and hit every ball out of the ground. After playing one-day cricket and Test cricket, I never thought I'd get a chance to play like that again, ever. Twenty20 has given...

Quotes by Yuvraj Singh

Cricket is my first love.

Quotes by Yohan Blake

We learnt a lot from county cricket - even if we did not earn stacks of money from it.

Quotes by Viv Richards

When I grew up, my father used to say that cricket is not a profession, cricket cannot bring you food. But I think he lived to see the day when I was actually paid.

Quotes by Viv Richards

The problem with West Indies cricket is that the talent is there but there is no cohesion. Everybody's pulling in different directions; the players, the selectors, the management.

Quotes by Viv Richards

Good Quotes

Over the years I have been watching Pakistan when playing against them or with them in county cricket. And they have been brilliant bowlers and batsmen and great individuals.

Quotes by Viv Richards

I delayed my father's funeral because of cricket.

Quotes by Virat Kohli

I wasn't sure of the exact mindset you should have when you go into a Test match. So I probably became too defensive when I played my first Test match. Short balls in one-day cricket, I have never thought of...

Quotes by Virat Kohli

I am very happy playing and showing off my talent on the cricket field and have no plans to enter Bollywood.

Quotes by Virat Kohli

Because I knew I had got success at Ranji level, I was confident I would get some success in international cricket too.

Quotes by Virender Sehwag

I Am Quotes

When I was growing up, I played a lot of ten- and 12-over games, and I would bat in the middle order. I got only ten-odd balls to face, and I tried to score as much as I could. I...

Quotes by Virender Sehwag

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of cricket quotes are collected on this page?
This collection gathers reflections from cricketers and fans on what the game means to them - from the simple, heartfelt declaration "Cricket is my first love" to more technical thoughts on strategy and self-improvement. It captures both the emotional pull of the sport and the practical mindset of people who've actually played it at a high level.
Do these quotes talk about specific cricket formats, like Twenty20?
Yes. One quote recalls how, growing up, the speaker "used to try and hit every ball out of the ground," and reflects on how playing one-day cricket and Test cricket didn't prepare them for the more aggressive style that Twenty20 later brought to the game.
Is there anything here about learning from mistakes in cricket?
Yes - one post captures a self-critical mindset, noting "In sport, there is always room for improvement," and reflecting on specific innings against the West Indies and Australia with the thought, "Maybe, I could have done this better or should have changed that." It's an honest look at how even accomplished players second-guess their own performances.
Do any quotes mention cricket rivalries between countries?
One post reflects on watching Pakistan play, whether against or alongside them in county cricket, and praises them as having "brilliant bowlers and batsmen and great individuals" over the years - a respectful, admiring take rather than a rivalry-focused one.
Where can I find more sports-related content if I like these cricket quotes?
If you enjoy this collection, you might like our Game quotes or Day quotes pages, or if you prefer shayari over quotes, check out Cricket Shayari for the same theme in a different style.

A few speak plainly, calling cricket a first love; others get into the technical shift Twenty20 brought to the sport. See also Game and Day.