(Reuters) - England batsman Gary Ballance has admitted being pleasantly surprised by his return to the side for the first test against Pakistan, a news that reached him while he was busy grocery shopping.
The 26-year-old was dropped during England's Ashes series against Australia last year after a poor run of form, but has been brought back in place of Nick Compton, who is taking time away from the game after a woeful run of form.
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