• Every fast bowler needs a good partner from the other end so that they can build pressure. You have Walsh and Ambrose, Waqar and Wasim — they always hunted in pairs. I formed a good combination with Zaheer Khan and we both had a lot of success because we played together for a considerable period. Fidel and I have started well, but sadly he will leave us midway to join the West Indies team.

Considering that IPL is the selection trial for the T20 World Cup, you must have backed your chances to be part of the team?

• I definitely hope to make the cut. I played a big part in winning the World T20, and I want to be there to defend the title. It’ll be a tough choice for selectors but I hope to see my name in the final list.