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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

I have bowled with the new ball before when I came into the Indian team in the T20 formats.

I think every bit of knowledge that you get is very important.

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 always loved Test cricket, and I rate it very highly.

It is very important for long tours to enjoy the country and see the places.

You never know: anything can happen on any day.

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.

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.

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.

I just try to back myself in any situation that I go.

If I say I don't believe in myself, who else will?

It was always a dream to play Test cricket and get a first five-wicket haul over here.

On a good day, when you have a clear plan, you are able to execute whatever you wanted.

I plan and I back myself in whichever situation I'm bowling.

I don't think I have a reputation to live up to and that I need to do things to satisfy that.

It's always good when you got competition in the team.

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