5 greatest quotes by an Indian cricketer

2. MS Dhoni after losing to South Africa in the 2011 World Cup

In India's run to the 2011 World Cup win, there proved to be just one minor glitch, which was a loss to South Africa at Nagpur.

Batting first, at 267-1, the hosts looked good to post a big score.

But then, disaster struck. Gautam Gambhir fell, and the rest fell as well, like nine-pins.

India lost their last nine wickets for 29 runs to get bundled out for 296 and eventually went on to lose the game.

At the post-match presentation, a miffed MS Dhoni had this to say:

"What is important is you don't play for the crowd you play for your country,"

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