Full Monty preparations shaping up

Monty Panesar knows he still has a lot to learn in the game, but is excited about the challenges that lie ahead. And, he tells The Guardian, far from being a rabbit he has ambitions to be England’s No 8 batsman.

I tried to work on it like I do every aspect of my game. The other England players really helped me. In terms of making a contribution, the least I wanted to be was hard to get out.