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India vs England 1st Test: Despite critics doubting his longevity due to his unconventional, injury-prone bowling action and expected him to go from 'boom' to bust in eight to 10 months, India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has defied expectations to complete almost a decade in international cricket.

Bumrah's workload management has been a hot topic of discussion before the series with the star pacer admitting that he won't play all five matches of England tour.

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

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Asked if he feels bad when people write his epitaph after every big injury, Bumrah replied: "People had said in all these years, some said, (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.

"Even now people say (after every injury), he will be finished, he is gone. Let them say, I will do my own work. Every four months these things will crop up, but as long as Almighty wants, I will play. I prepare my best, and then will leave it on God as to how much more blessings he will bestow upon me," Bumrah said in a press conference. 

He said that he is not here to change people's perceptions.

"What people write is beyond my control and I can't advise people on what to write about me. My name in headline gets viewership but I don't get bothered by that," Bumrah, who took 5 for 83 in England's first innings said.

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The speedster said that the wicket is good for batting although it might crack up a bit towards the end of the match.

"At this moment pretty good wicket to bat on. It is a little bit two-paced, with no big demons in the wicket. Due to the weather, new ball will swing but that is what you expect in Test cricket. We would like to get a big total and get that cushion," he added.