As with the last match, we won't know for definite the lineup for the final warm-up game against India A until Tuesday morning.

But I think they'll probably go with the Test side to give them some extra time before what's going to be a hectic Test series.

That leaves me, Warren Hegg and Usman Afzaal without a game on tour so far.

It's hard work for us because we could be thrown in at the deep end at any time.

For me it's much the same as the last time I was in India, with England A in 1994/95, when I didn't get to play much.

However much the rest of the squad try, and however much you want to be a part of everything, it's very difficult to be completely involved.

Most of the squad have been through it at some point in their careers.

We had a race night earlier this week, a chance to get together and have a few drinks, and that's really important because often there's not much to do outside of playing and training.

Not playing can get you down, there are going to be good and bad moments, but you mustn't sulk - you've got to make sure you're ready if needed.

It's difficult because doing nets is nothing like being out in the middle. I don't like them that much but it's the best I've got at the moment.

Bowling positives

Out in the middle last weekend in Hyderabad, the going was tough for the guys involved.

We batted well first off, but the bowlers again found it difficult to adapt to the conditions.