When you're playing against a team like India you're always going to struggle, especially as they bat all the way down the order to No. 9 and 10.
It was always a dream to play Test for India, and I was very happy when I got my first wicket.
I remember when I was a kid, I would visualise wearing the India colours and walking on the field in front of an amazing atmosphere, and I feel it has helped me a lot throughout my career.
There was a lot of buzz about me before the World Cup selection because I was consistent and aware about the hard work and smart work that I had put in. It will definitely reap benefits and help me in future when I play for India.
Obviously, playing for India is special, but I try to play each and every game seriously, and my only thinking is to improve every day, so it has been good for me.
It was only after I made my Duleep Trophy debut did I think I had a realistic chance to play for India. I scored a double hundred, and I realised that I had the potential to play for my country because I played the best bowlers in the country at that time.
Yes there was a lot of buzz about me before the World Cup selection because I was consistent and aware about the hardwork and smart work that I had put in. It will definitely reap benefits and help me in future when I play for India.
More than my dream it was my family's dream that I play for India and they always supported me.
I get really motivated when I put on the India jersey. It is a responsibility, so I want to perform in the best way I can.
The one major disappointment I have is that I didn't get a hundred against India in India. I got lots of runs against India in England including a double hundred I am very proud of.
It's always tough for a spinner to bowl against India.
