Every year, I learn something new at the IPL. It has shaped me as a cricketer.

Lasith Malinga has been a great influence for me to bowl yorkers consistently.

I always try to keep calm.

I have learnt a lot from the Indian team.

I look to learn from everyone.

I try to mix my pace and try to use yorkers.

I don't take praise or criticism seriously.

I am happy to bowl wherever my captain wants me to bowl. If he tells me to bowl upfront and be aggressive with the new ball, I am happy to do that.

When I made my First-Class debut, my first spell was of 10 overs. So I was always used to bowling lot of overs in Ranji Trophy, which always helps.

You don't get anything easy. You have to work for it.

You can't wicket 5-6 wickets every session.

Confidence is not dented after one match. If it happens, then you don't deserve to play.

Learn from the mistake you made and go forward.

There is not a single cricketer who has not made a mistake.

As a bowler, my motto is not to get too excited and not to get too down after every match.

It feels good that the captain has so much of confidence in you that he gives you freedom to do whatever you want.

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.

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.

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.

I focus on what has helped me, and I try to focus on my body and what do I need to keep myself fit.

It is always good when you have an experienced coach who knows your strengths and weaknesses.

It is always good to have a break. Whenever you return from the break, the hunger is back, the body is fresh, you are up and running in good spirit.

If you don't believe in yourself, nobody can help you.

As a kid, I was like anybody else, playing cricket, enjoying it. The only difference is, right from when I can remember, I always used to love bowling.

For me, the IPL is a great platform to learn and develop as a cricketer.

Being at the top of the ICC rankings is a matter of great pride for me.

During pressure situations, it is important to have confidence in your ability.

There is more to me than just yorkers.

It is important to have a clear head while bowling at the death, and one has to have self-belief.

Whenever I practise in the nets, I practise each and every situation - be it with the new ball, be it with the old ball, or death bowling at the death.

In the match, it's all about execution and keeping a clear head.

If you want to win, you have to do well as a fast bowling unit.

I lost my father when I was a kid, so we were close unit; my sister and mother - obviously, I'm very close to them.

I have been lucky enough to work with such coaches who didn't try to change me but always told me to back myself.

It's always good to contribute to the team's success, be it with the new ball or the old ball.

In four-day cricket, you have to be consistent; you have to bowl in one area.

In T20, you can show your variations; you can show your yorkers.