\u201cI am very clear as an attacking bowler, I know my role over the years. The coach and the captain have given me a lot of clarity and support. I always keep an attacking mindset and bowl accordingly. That\u2019s my job: taking wickets. That\u2019s how they look at me,\u201d the spinner said on JioStar\u2019s \u2018Follow The Blues\u2019.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cEveryone loves Test cricket. It\u2019s a format that everyone enjoys, but it\u2019s also very challenging. Obviously, you want to play in all formats, but if you get a chance to play Test cricket, you enjoy it. Playing in all formats for India is a luxury. The next 4\u20135 years are very important for me in Test cricket, so I will focus on maintaining my fitness and keep performing like this.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
As India are gearing up for the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati, pacer Mohammed Siraj said that opponents like the Proteas possess a lot of challenges and he enjoys them on the field. \u201cWhen you\u2019re playing against a good team, and you\u2019re bowling against good batsmen and taking their wickets, you get a lot of confidence. Because when you play against a strong team, you quickly realise where you\u2019re making a mistake. So, it\u2019s good that I\u2019m playing against a team like South Africa. It\u2019s a lot of fun.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In Guwahati, which is making its debut as a Test venue, the tea will be taken before lunch as the play will start 30 minutes earlier at 9 am to utilise the maximum daylight, as the sun sets early in the eastern part of the country.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India batter Sai Sudharsan spoke on the same and said it is exciting for them as well. \"I don\u2019t mind having tea before lunch, I already drink tea during lunch, so I\u2019ll probably enjoy it. Of course, it\u2019s new, but we\u2019ll get used to it. It\u2019s exciting to explore.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj shared his thoughts on the tea session being earlier than lunch, saying, \"We actually heard about it recently. It\u2019s an interesting one, but you can understand the thinking behind it. Sunlight becomes a factor, so they\u2019re trying to maximise playing time. We respect the rules put in place, and we\u2019re here to compete and give our best as a South African unit.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
South Africa batter Aiden Markram shared a different opinion and said he is not a fan of early starts in Test cricket.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj shared his thoughts on the tea session being earlier than lunch, saying, \"We actually heard about it recently. It\u2019s an interesting one, but you can understand the thinking behind it. Sunlight becomes a factor, so they\u2019re trying to maximise playing time. We respect the rules put in place, and we\u2019re here to compete and give our best as a South African unit.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India lost the series opener at Eden Gardens by 30 runs on Sunday and will aim to level the series 1-1 in Guwahati.<\/p>\r\n\r\n