Swing is my main weapon.

World Cup is a big platform.

MS has always been a bowler's captain.

How you practice in nets matters a lot.

I have learnt a lot from Praveen Kumar.

It's most difficult to bowl with wet ball.

I have tried to improve on my death bowling.

Breaks are needed after you play a long tour.

That's how you win matches - bowling in pairs.

I have natural talent when it comes to batting.

It is always disappointing when you miss a match.

We all know England conditions help fast bowlers.

The Kookaburra is the toughest ball to bowl with.

If you do not have good shoes, you can get injured.

T20 is a game where you must expect the unexpected.

Injuries are a part and parcel of a player's career.

It is definitely a good feeling to do well at Lord's.

All bowlers depend on movement, and I am no exception.

As a new ball bowler, it's my job to stick to the basics.

You want to be consistent, and for that, you want to be fit.

The way I am bowling at the death, it's all thanks to the IPL.

Anything that a batsman cannot pick from the wrist is deception.

It always gives you pleasure when you score runs in Test cricket.

When it comes to batting, I have a lot of expectations from myself.

T20 cricket is all about using variations, and timing has to be perfect.

If you bowl well early in the innings, it is also important to finish well.

It feels great that my performances in domestic cricket have been recognised.

Being a swing bowler, bowling at the death is just an added facet in my bowling.

Preparation goes on even when you are out of the team, as you can do it anywhere.

If you think like a batsman, you have an upper-hand over the man you're bowling to.

As far as I am concerned, my priority is to perform well and win matches for India.

I am grateful to Allan Donald for his guidance and subtle nuances that he taught me.

The Oval has always been a good batting track, and there's not much for the bowlers.

It is never easy to switch between formats, but it is all about practice and preparation.

I have improved my pace without losing on the swing. That is something I am really happy about.

As a bowling unit, you get a lot of confidence if the spinners and pacers are bowling as a team.

Stats are something which can't define everything. It could be hiding more things than it shows.

I have always enjoyed bowling in England because there is some swing around, which is my strength.

I rely on swing to get wickets, and I continue to do it that way. I have never tried to copy others.

If you bowl good yorkers in nets and come up with good variation, it helps your on-field performance.

If you have good gear and shoes, you can go for long runs and sustain yourself for a longer duration.

I'm no different than anyone. If you get more games, you're in the rhythm; that gives you confidence.

It is always a good thing that whoever is getting a chance in the playing XI has been performing well.

Sometimes what happens is you're not getting wickets; you're going for runs. You just want to get away.

When it comes to AB de Villiers, he is the best in the world, and you have to be at your best to bowl to him.

Whether you're a batsman, bowler, or an all-rounder, fitness is tough if you follow your regimen religiously.

We all know that spinners dominate in Indian conditions, so it's good if medium pacers can get at least two wickets.

There are many things that you just observe while watching Steyn. Just seeing him bowl is a great learning in itself.

When you are injured and undergoing rehab, it is important to stay positive and not allow negative thoughts to creep in.

If there is someone who is able to swing the ball, I believe I have it in me to swing it a bit more than the other bowlers.

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