New Delhi: Speedster Mohit Sharma, who calls himself a "beginner in international cricket", attributes the success that came his way so far to the opportunities given to him by his India and IPL captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

It would be fair to say that Mohit has been a regular in the limited overs squad lately, if not in the playing XI. However, the soft-spoken cricketer from Faridabad sees his position in the side differently.

"Actually, I still see myself as a beginner. The only big difference since debut has been the double time I spend on my bowling and fitness. When you finally get to play for India, then you realise how tough it is to keep doing well and maintain your place in the team," Mohit said before leaving for Bangladesh for the three-match ODI series.

Mohit may not be as quick as Umesh Yadav or Varn Aaron, but has made good use of his strength, which is consistently bowling an accurate line and length. Ask him about his evolution as a bowler in the last two years, the 26-year-old has plenty to say.

"I think I am a lot wiser now. I am able to assess the situation quicker than earlier times. I have experienced major changes in my body as well. My fitness has increased and because of that, I have gained speed as well. Overall, I feel much more knowledgeable about the game.

"I am very much a beginner, but learning can't stop even if you become a very big player. When you enter international cricket, you instantly get to know what to do at what time just by sitting in the dressing room.

"Besides that, the pressure situations teach you a lot."

(PTI)