Nick Compton: 'It was surreal to be included'

Nick Compton has admitted that he has been given a "great opportunity" by the ECB, following the confirmation that he will travel with the England Test squad to tour India this summer.

The Somerset batsman will join the senior team for the first time in his career after an impressive season in the County Championship, averaging over 99 to earn him the CWC county cricketer of the year award.

Compton told BBC Radio Five Live: "I got a call yesterday morning. I was just ambling along the street in London and I was asked if I was sitting down.

"I found it quite surreal but it has come after a lot of hard work. I think for any aspiring cricketer, going to India is a great opportunity - it's huge.

"Cricket is a religion over there, they love it, so what better place to play the game you love?"

Joe Root has also revealed his delight at being included in the England squad.