Mishra however, was dismissive about the pressure of making a comeback into the longer format after a gap of four years. He had last played a Test match at the Oval against England in the disastrous Summer of 2011.

"I do not want to put unnecessary burden on myself about good performance. I want to go with a free mind and try to play to my potential. If I have got an opportunity, I will give my best. I am happy with my comeback. Of course, it'll be a tough tour. They are good players of spin bowling, so no doubt it is going to be tough.

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"But will see what can be improved. Will try our best. The selectors have always trusted me and they have given me chance once again it feels good. I have also added variety in my bowling. I have started varying the pace of my deliveries." The portly Haryana leggie however made it clear that even though he wanted a comeback, he was not too desperate but it was there at the back of his mind.

"Yes, Sri Lankan series is going to be challenging and that's what we expect as players . To go out and perform well. I was not desperate but it's always there at the back of your mind that you want to play for India. And now, I am here to perform and enjoy the game."

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Number of wickets taken by Yasir Shah in the recently concluded three-Test series against Sri Lanka