IPL 2022: I have devoted my life to bowling fast and can produce great results for Gujarat Titans for a Team India comeback, says Varun Aaron

Varun Aaron burst onto the scene, the Indian fast bowling resources were still scarce. Bowling in the high 140s and clocking more than 150 clicks frequently, Aaron formed a formidable pair with Umesh Yadav for India. But genuinely quick pacers are always troubled by injuries and Aaron was no different. Frequent injuries meant that Aaron could play only 9 Tests and 9 ODIs for India. Aaron last played for India in the 2nd Test against South Africa in Bengaluru in 2015. In the Indian Premier League, Aaron has played for Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Daredevils, Royal Challengers Bangalore, King XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals.

In the 2020 IPL auction, Aaron was bought by new franchise Gujarat Titans for Rs 50 lakh. Ahead of his team's first match against Lucknow Super Giants on Monday, Aaron talked to TimesofIndia.com about what he is learning from Gujarat Titans head coach and prominent former India pacer Ashish Nehra, his Team India comeback aspirations and how his overall speed has been affected by injuries. Excerpts:What are your thoughts ahead of the Gujarat Titans' debut IPL season?It is the start of a new journey for all of us in the team. I am really excited to be in this franchise. The vibe has been really great. We have got not just a great team but a great set of people together and it has been really fun. It will be even more fun when we win and do well because when that happens, the bonding only gets better. I am really looking forward to the season. One of the people in the Gujarat Titans' setup is head coach Ashish Nehra. How have your interactions been with him and what have you learnt from him?I have always wanted to work with him and spend some time with him. It so happened that everything aligned and I got