What I had said was that as a cricketer, you have to take care of your body and look after your fitness levels, and someone altered that statement and quoted me as saying that I wanted to quit playing Test cricket. It's totally untrue, and as long as I am fit, I want to play in all formats.
I was banned when I feel I was at my peak, and anyone in my shoes would feel the same way I did and would also have gone through the whole range of emotions that I did.
As a fast bowler, if you are out of the game for five months, then that can be catastrophic, but to be out of the game for five years was very tough, and to make a comeback after such a lengthy period with no cricket behind me was a difficult ask.
I think the more cricket you play, the more you will learn about yourself and learn about life in general.
If anyone says you are bad, this mean he wants you to be good, and I am here to be good, and I want to be good. If they say I have done bad, then they should also give me a chance to change myself for good.
You can't push and force people to do what they don't want to do.
I wish there were no free hit off a no-ball.
I didn't pick up a ball for three years. It was very depressing for me because, as a professional, it's very difficult when you can't use the facilities, play cricket; you can't even touch the ball, so what are you going to do then?
Life was very tough, and there were times I thought I might not be able to play again.
You can't push and force people to do what they don't want to do. If things need to change, it has to be gradual.
I never challenged the ICC verdict. This means I accepted my punishment. It is mentioned in Islamic law that you have got to be punished if you commit a mistake. What is important is that I have learnt my lesson.
Pakistan fans are crazy about cricket.
I hate when a batsman plays a pull shot off my bowling.
At the end of the day, nobody drops a catch on purpose, and even the fielder gets frustrated. As a bowler, when a few catches are dropped, yeah, that is frustrating. But I think, ultimately, it's part of the game.
I have toured New Zealand before and know they love the game, and they are so caring and loving, so I don't expect anything untoward from them.
I want to thank all my team-mates as well as the opponents in red ball cricket. It has been a privilege to play with and against them.
