Richie Benaud Quotes

I think a captain is someone who captains on the cricket field but, most of the leadership that happens is off the cricket field. It's very easy to captain people on the cricket field, but if you can start leading them off the cricket field, and show them that trust, what you have in them.

I learnt about being physically fit, captaincy, and the things that really matter when it comes to being a leader and a batsman.

I'm not comparing myself with anyone, but I am very confident about my captaincy, as I have already led India and in the IPL also. I have confidence I can bring out each player's ability fully and also give them a lot of confidence... I would like to stick to what I know best and what I have confidence in.

But I just think as a captain, everybody's different.

T-Lue is as bright as they come. He's incredible at making adjustments, holding guys accountable, relating.

As a captain, I just want to lead the team properly.

That is what a good manager does - you study and think and discuss, and you come up with a model of playing.

I think Unai did a great job and was a great leader, and a fantastic coach.

I've enjoyed the captaincy when I've done it at Middlesex and with England.

When I first became captain the job was new and refreshing and didn't affect my batting. I was still in the same mental pattern I had had for 10 years; batting came first and captaincy fitted in with that.

As captain, you take a little bit more on board than probably just being a player.

As a goalkeeper you need to be good at organising the people in front of you and motivating them. You need to see what's going on and react to the threats. Just like a good manager in business.

I have a lot of common sense. I know what needs to be done and how to approach it. I have an ability to work with people on large enterprises.

I've always been a leader. Every team I've played on, I've led my way.

He is a very positive captain; he is proactive as well as reactive. He is keen to read the game, to get in there, and he never stops thinking about the game, the situation, and trying to turn it to his advantage. He has been very good for the game.

I think leadership is more than just being able to cross the t's and dot the i's. It's about character and integrity and work ethic.

I work strategically with my management team to make all decisions.

For sure I would be a very emotional captain. A very hands-on captain.

During my time as England captain I have always been both helpful and direct in my communications with the ECB.

I think for me, or for anyone who plays the quarterback position, it's almost an unspoken word when you think about leadership. Some guys can be a leader and be a running back or a lineman, or wide receiver, strong safety, or linebacker. But when you speak of quarterbacks, it's automatically a default that you're supposed to be a leader.

Coaches are an integral part of any manager's team, especially if they are good pinochle players.

Leadership is one of sports' intangibles. Guys can score, guys can fight, guys can skate faster than anybody else. But not everybody can say, 'Follow me.'

A skilled commander seeks victory from the situation and does not demand it of his subordinates.

I’m an executive now. I have to be a bigger leader, more responsible leader, more careful about how I say things….

Our managers need to have a strong integration of managerial skills and technical understanding. One cannot substitute for the other.