Giles receiving treatment on his hip in India

Giles has not played a competitive game this year following hip surgery but has been working out with the Champions Trophy squad in India.

"I am up to about 12 overs at a time, so I am going pretty well.

"I am here to finish off the end of my rehab, to bowl as much as I can and to make sure I am sharp when I arrive in Australia," said Giles.

The 33-year-old made a valuable contribution to last summer's home Ashes triumph, taking 10 wickets, hitting the winning runs at Trent Bridge and then sharing a stand of 109 with Kevin Pietersen on the final day at The Oval.

There can't afford to be any divisions in our side Ashley Giles

And he believes he is capable of stepping straight back into international cricket in Australia despite his lack of match practice.

"If I am happy with how I am bowling, even in net practice, I am willing to take on a Test match every time.

"I could play any number of first-class games, feel like I'm bowling rubbish and not be confident.

"If the ball is coming out well and I feel in good rhythm, that will be the sign to me," he commented.

Whether Giles will be given the chance in Brisbane on 23 November is doubtful as Monty Panesar has impressed since being elevated to the Test side.

"He's the guy who has done well, he's in possession and it's up to me to try to win that place back.