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Xtra Time Web Desk: Veteran off spinner Harbhajan Singh on Wednesday said he has nothing to prove to anyone, referring to his stint with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) this season in IPL 2021. In an interview to PTI, the turbanator said, "Lot of people think 'Bhai yeh kyun khel raha hain?' Arrey bhai yeh unki soch hai, meri naahi. Meri soch hai ki main abhi khel sakta hoon, toh main khelunga (People think 'why is he playing' but that's your opinion. From where I see myself, I want to play and I will play)."

He added, "I have got nothing to prove to anyone. My intention is to play well, enjoy my stint out there in the middle and playing cricket still gives me that satisfaction.”

"I have set a standard for myself and if I don't meet that, I don't need anyone else but I will blame myself. I need to ask myself, did I put in the optimum effort that was required," he said just before moving into the team bubble.

The owner of 700-plus international wickets is pragmatic about how he approaches the game in his 23rd professional season, having made his Test debut in 1998.

"Yes, I am not a 20 year-old anymore and won't be training like I did then. But yes, as a 40 year-old, I know I am fit and will certainly do what is required to succeed at this level.

"The expectation is still going to be there and responsibilities that were there when I was playing for India remains," said one of the most successful bowlers in IPL history with 150 scalps.

Courtesy: PTI