It feels good that the captain has so much of confidence in you that he gives you freedom to do whatever you want.
Bowlers have to adapt all the time.
It's always good when you got competition in the team.
I don't think I have a reputation to live up to and that I need to do things to satisfy that.
I plan and I back myself in whichever situation I'm bowling.
On a good day, when you have a clear plan, you are able to execute whatever you wanted.
It was always a dream to play Test cricket and get a first five-wicket haul over here.
If I say I don't believe in myself, who else will?
I just try to back myself in any situation that I go.
I always wanted to play Test cricket, but people have only seen me in first-class cricket. I was always confident that, whenever I get a chance, I would be able to do well.
If I am not able to execute my plans, then I feel I am not up to the mark and there has been a mistake on my part. Then I try to keep a cool head and try to do it all over again.
Earlier, I only used to get the ball into right handers. Over the years, I have developed some variations, thanks to first-class cricket and IPL.
Dot balls help build pressure, so even if you are not getting wickets, somebody from the other end is getting wickets, and the job is done.
I always try and emphasize on having specific net sessions on 'death bowling.' It is similar to length balls - the more you practice, the better you get at it.
You never know: anything can happen on any day.
It is very important for long tours to enjoy the country and see the places.
I always loved Test cricket, and I rate it very highly.
I enjoy playing each and every format, but for me, Test cricket is at the paramount level because I feel everything is tested at that level.
I think every bit of knowledge that you get is very important.
I have bowled with the new ball before when I came into the Indian team in the T20 formats.
