It’s been six months since he struck IPL gold with a record-breaking bid but Australian pace spearhead Pat Cummins says his life hasn’t changed one bit because he has never been the sort to be too affected by either success or failure.

The world No 1 Test bowler was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for a record Rs  15.5 crore, making him the highest paid foreign player in the history of the league.

“I would like to think my life doesn’t change much at all,” Cummins said when asked about the impact of the headline-grabbing event last December.

“I try my best in every game I play but I try to not let any successes or setbacks change my life too much,” the 27-year-old added.

Asked whether the high of that day has faded away, he said, “Not really.”

“May be, once I get over there to play,” added the star bowlers.

A lot of cricketers have had changed priorities since the advent of private T20 leagues but Cummins is a chip off the old block who, like India skipper Virat Kohli, values the Test format.

“I grew up watching and loving Test cricket and nothing has changed. I think it is the most challenging format because it tests your skill, stamina, mental strength,” he explained.

“Each and every Test win is incredibly satisfying,” said Cummins, who has 143 wickets from 30 Tests at an impressive average of 21.82.

With Cricket Australia allowing its players to start outdoor training, the speedster is back sweating it out in the nets but said that it would take some time to reach peak match condition.

“It takes at least a couple of months to build back up to full pace and fitness but luckily we have some time. We started bowling two weeks ago. So, we will be ready for when we start,” said Cummins.