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.
— Jasprit Bumrah
I don't focus on what the experts are saying or not.
I think every bit of knowledge that you get is very important.
I always loved Test cricket, and I rate it very highly.
You never know: anything can happen on any day.
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.
I just try to back myself in any situation that I go.
On a good day, when you have a clear plan, you are able to execute whatever you wanted.
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.
Learn from the mistake you made and go forward.
As a bunch, when you're getting wickets, it's always good. You can create pressure from both ends.
My focus is to always enjoy and bowl good lines and lengths.
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.
I don't take praise or criticism seriously.
I have learnt a lot from the Indian team.
It's always difficult when you bowl at the death.
It is always good when you have an experienced coach who knows your strengths and weaknesses.
I have bowled with the new ball before when I came into the Indian team in the T20 formats.
As a bowler, you have to constantly have to learn new things, and that's been my main aim all the time.
It is very important for long tours to enjoy the country and see the places.
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.
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.
If I say I don't believe in myself, who else will?
I plan and I back myself in whichever situation I'm bowling.
Bowlers have to adapt all the time.
As a bowler, my motto is not to get too excited and not to get too down after every match.
Confidence is not dented after one match. If it happens, then you don't deserve to play.
It's always better for the bowlers to stick to a line and length, and that helps you get wickets.
In white-ball cricket, things are different - over there, you outsmart the batsman, and over here in Test cricket, it's all about patience and consistency.
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.
I try to mix my pace and try to use yorkers.
I used to play tennis ball cricket quite a lot before playing serious cricket. Over there, you bowl yorkers. That could be the reason I bowl yorkers.
Lasith Malinga has been a great influence for me to bowl yorkers consistently.
I focus on what has helped me, and I try to focus on my body and what do I need to keep myself fit.
If the team wants me to bowl first-change, I am happy to do that. If they want me to bowl with the new ball, I am happy to do that.
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.
Whenever I go to a new country, I always plan in advance. Before visiting the country, I have a look at a few videos: what works over there, what the home team does over there.
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 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.
It was always a dream to play Test cricket and get a first five-wicket haul over here.
I don't think I have a reputation to live up to and that I need to do things to satisfy that.
You bowl according to situations - whether at the death or at the beginning.
There is not a single cricketer who has not made a mistake.
Whenever a plan works, it's a good feeling.
You can't wicket 5-6 wickets every session.
You don't get anything easy. You have to work for it.
The only focus for me is on my preparation, my execution, and what I can do for the team.
I look to learn from everyone.
I always try to keep calm.
