Bangladesh v England: Gareth Batty says Test call-up is a privilege at any age

Gareth Batty insists that he is ready to do "whatever is required" after being called up to the England Test squad for the tour of Bangladesh.

The 38-year-old off-spinner has 11 Test wickets to his name but made his last Test appearance back in 2005 - against Bangladesh.

However, after impressing for Surrey in the County Championship this season, taking 41 wickets, he finds himself back in the international fold.

"I got the call from James Whitaker on Tuesday night and obviously it's an absolute honour, a privilege - all the clichés!" he told Sky Sports News HQ.

"It doesn't matter whether you're 19 or 38, it's a wonderful call to get.

"Whatever is required, I feel in a decent place with my cricket and if there is anything I can do other than that, as I say, I'll be doing whatever is required."

Batty is joined in the squad by his Surrey team-mate Zafar Ansari. The all-rounder is back in the squad having been selected for the Test series with Pakistan in the UAE last winter, only for injury to rule him out.

The 24-year-old's inclusion means England have four front-line spinners to choose from with Joe Root another alternative if required.

"We've taken four spinners for a reason: it's meant to spin," said Ansari. "But I think we have to play it by ear.

"There are a lot of good cricketers in the squad, a lot of good fast bowlers and they're going to want to keep their places in the side so it's going to be a case of seeing what's in front of us and playing the conditions.

"It would mean a huge amount [to make my Test debut]. I missed out this time last year through injury and that gave me extra incentive to get there again. Hopefully, over the next few months, I'll get that chance - it'd be great."