Monday 28 September 2015 10:50, UK
Surrey all-rounder Zafar Ansari believes it is his consistency that has earned him a call-up to the England Test squad.
Ansari, 23, has been named in the squad for the three-Test series against Pakistan which begins in Abu Dhabi on 13 October, having impressed with ball and ball for his county this summer.
The left-arm spinner told Sky Sports News HQ: "I found out last night when I got a phone call from national selector James Whitaker who said congratulations on the call-up.
"It's been nice to be able to contribute across all areas with bat and ball and be consistent. Last year was a good year for me and I've been able to maintain that going forward so that has been the main thing for me."
Ansari, who made his ODI debut for England against Ireland in May, has taken 44 wickets in the championship but knows he has plenty of work to do in order to claim a Test place.
He said: "I've been very lucky to be able to play at the Oval where some of the pitches have helped us. I've been able to bowl a lot of overs and been able to hone my bowling which is what you have got to do as a spin bowler. So I think I can thank Gareth Batty for that as much as anyone.
"It's going to be hard to get into the team and there are a lot of guys who have been there for some time and playong well. I guess it will take some good bowling in the nets and if I get a chance in one of the warm-up matches then we will see where we go. If the opportunity comes, then great."
