ISLAMABAD: All-rounder Bilawal Bhatti has said that he is working hard to return to the national team and establish himself as its important member.

"While I am away from the national team, I am working on my batting and bowling as well as my fitness. The idea is to come back into the Pakistan team and establish myself so that I am not dropped again," he was quoted as saying by PakPassion.net on Friday.

He said he wanted to play at least for eight or nine years and fill the role for the all-rounder slot, Pakistan needed so badly at the moment.

"I am working hard on all aspects of my cricket. All it takes is one good spell to turn things around and I am hoping that this will come soon for me," he maintained.

The 23-year old, who is currently playing league cricket in England, said that whenever he would again get a chance to represent Pakistan he would prove his selection.

To a question about his economic rate, he said that like Waqar Younis he was an attacking bowler and fast bowlers go for runs sometimes when they attack.

"My economy rate has been affected due to my attacking role. But, you must also realize that you cannot take wickets without being an attacking bowler."

"You can examine the bowling records of any top-class fast bowlers such as Waqar Younis, Shoaib Akhtar or Brett Lee and you will note that runs do flow when the intent is to attack the batsman," he added.

He said he have had a few bad games but all he needed was one good spell, similar to that of Wahab's in the 2015 World Cup to turn things around. "As you can see with Wahab, his confidence level has sky-rocketed after that spell. Apart from that, Wahab has also put the fear in the minds of the batsmen that he is quick even though he had been bowling at similar speeds before as well. But that one spell against (Shane) Watson has made sure that batsmen have started to respect him and not attack him with ease. Even I am waiting patiently for that one spell which will change the path of my career," he added.

He said that in the season in First-Class cricket, which introduced him to the world as a good player, he took 85 wickets and was bowling so well that he could have run in with his eyes closed and taken wickets.

"I am working towards gaining this type of form again and hoping that I will not disappoint my fans and perform to the best of my abilities for the country as well.