Tuesday 6 November 2012 07:15, UK
Nick Compton says his half-century against Mumbai A has given him fresh confidence ahead of a potential call-up to the England Test side.
Compton also had some encouraging words for Yorkshire youngster Root, who he believes can improve once he gets used to the conditions on the sub-continent. He added: "I thought Joe played well in the first innings, looked good and batted for good period of time. "It's not been the ideal start I must be honest but I think sometimes you just got to give yourselves a bit of time. It does take time, it's a new country, a new place to play with a new bunch of team mates. "I think to me the most important thing is to spend some time out in the middle and get used to the conditions." England's final tune-up contest against Haryana in Ahmedabad starts on Thursday before the first of a four-Test series begins on November 15.
