Adil Rashid 'surprised' by recall to England Test squad

The leg-spinner signed a white-ball-only contract with Yorkshire this summer, but, after discussions with selectors, made himself available for the upcoming Test series against India.

It was against India in 2016 that Rashid played his last Test for England, but he was dropped after that tour.

Now the spinner, who has become a key member of England's one-day sides, is back in the fold thanks to ECB national selector Ed Smith.

"After the ODIs there was a discussion that me and Ed had, just regarding - you know - how you feel about playing, or being part of the squad, this summer against India," he told Sky Sports News.

"So obviously I had to think about it, considering I hadn't played red-ball game for a little while; but this opportunity I couldn't buy at it - I had to think about it and make a decision.

"I said: 'I'll make myself available,' and if you guys want to select me in the squad then I'll come and try my best.

"It was definitely a tough decision and obviously I was kind of surprised because to get back in the Test side usually people have to go back to your county and perform to be considered.

"But me, Ed Smith and a few others had a chat and they were thinking that if I could be made available and do whatever the job is in the team - to be attacking or whatever - we'd be happy for you to be in the squad. That was something I had to think about and I've made that decision to be made available."

Rashid also said his availability is part of a longer commitment to play Test cricket for England, completing a U-turn from February when he became the first established England player to 'give up' red-ball cricket.

The 30-year-old was selected ahead of Somerset duo Dom Bess and Jack Leach, who will nevertheless train with the squad before the first Test at Edgbaston next Wednesday.