His critics expected him to go from ‘boom’ to bust within eight to 10 months due to his unconventional, injury-prone bowling action, but it is Jasprit Bumrah’s self-belief that has enabled the Indian pace spearhead to complete nearly a decade in international cricket.

Having taken his 14th five-wicket haul in Tests on Sunday, Bumrah spoke about his secret recipe for success.

Asked if he feels bad when people write his epitaph after every big injury, Bumrah replied: “People had said in all these years [I will play only] eight months, some said 10 months, but now I have played 10 years of international cricket, 12-13 years of IPL.