India, June 19 -- India's newest pace sensation, Gurnoor Brar, believes his seamless transition to international cricket is the result of years spent honing his skills in domestic cricket and the exposure he gained through the India A set-up before stepping onto the biggest stage.

The Punjab fast bowler has impressed with his pace and control in his debut ODI series against Afghanistan.

"The India A setup is obviously a big thing for me. If we perform in the Ranji Trophy, we get picked for India A, the Duleep Trophy or the Irani Cup. When I got the call-up for India A, I was very happy," Brar said after India's series-clinching 170-run win.

The 26-year-old has been one of India's standout performers in the series, troubling batters wit...