Durham all-rounder Ben Stokes admits getting picked for England has been "overwhelming".
Stokes hoping to build on ODI debut against Ireland
Durham all-rounder Ben Stokes admits getting picked for England has been "overwhelming".
The 20-year-old made his one-day international debut in last week's win over Ireland in Dublin and is set to feature again against India in the coming weeks.
Stokes has been retained in the squad for the one-off Twenty20 match at Old Trafford and the five-match ODI series which follows.
The Durham academy product had been tipped as a potential England player but, after breaking a finger earlier this summer, was caught by surprise by his call-up.
Stokes said: "It has been said but this season has been quite frustrating with injury, so I didn't let it come into my mind.
"I was totally focused on getting back to full fitness, back on the field for Durham.
"Getting picked in this has been overwhelming for myself."
Hoping to shine
Stokes is hoping to shine after scoring just three against the Irish but has only one discipline in which to impress as his strapped finger will prevent him bowling.
He added: "It is frustrating knowing that it is an injury holding me back, not to bowl.
"But I will feel that I am in the game a lot in the field as well.
"I just need to add more to the team with the bat knowing I can't bowl.
"Batting is my strongest suit at the moment but I have worked pretty hard on my bowling over the winter and it was improving until the injury happened."
Stokes believes England's momentum can be maintained even though both sides will field a number of different personnel.
He said: "There have been a few (India) players flown back but they will still be a tough challenge.
"But the players in the (England) dressing room who have come from the Test team will be full of confidence, so I think we are on top at the moment."
