Obviously as players we want to play every game. But when you do miss out, I strongly believe the job is to not sulk and make things uncomfortable for those picked or the captain.

Cricket can produce some amazing feelings on the field and I have been lucky enough to experience a few along the way.

In 2014, my first year as an England player, I got booed by some India fans at Edgbaston every time the ball went near me.

I grew up playing against friends and cousins in the park and it was some of the most competitive cricket I have played.

When I look back on my career in years to come I will be proud to say I did not just play in a good England team but one with good people, too.

Difference is respected and the environment Eoin Morgan has created is such that we are encouraged to transfer our personalities into our cricket.

The England team is made up of good people, first and foremost, and we are a very multicultural side, too. I believe we represent our country well and our diversity is one of our strengths.

Runs are important, don't get me wrong, but it will be wickets that I will be judged on.

And in an Ashes series the best approach as a player is to not get caught up in feeling pressure for your position but to think only about the greater cause. How can I contribute? It could be a single moment, like a blinding catch or a run out. Think only of the team's needs.

We're a tight-knit city in Birmingham. We have so much around us that brings the people together, no matter who you are or your background.

A lot of the Indian supporters would have been born in Birmingham, have Birmingham accents. It is my home city as well. Second, third generations from the sub-continent still support India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

I coach for my dad's academy. Sometimes it's just about being there - it's not just the coaching - it's seeing that you are there to inspire or they are trying to impress you.

People have the right to support who they want of course but I'm hoping in the future maybe they or their kids will become England fans and players.

If I can play, and change the mind of one person about being a Muslim player and having a beard, then I'll feel as if I've done my job.

I think a lot of people do see me as like a role model or as an ambassador.

I don't want anyone to think I don't love playing for England because playing for your country is the greatest thing a cricketer can do.

Look at a player like Divock Origi. No one was talking about the guy and then suddenly he becomes a hero.

In Twenty20 it's not always about straight drives and high elbows. It's amazing how far you can hit the ball. I've always been able to hit the ball far but not consistently like I have in practice over here. I'm enjoying it so much.

I know my responsibilities. They are to my religion, my parents, my wife, my family and my community.

From nine, I started playing cricket. From 11, I knew this is what I'm doing.

It took a lot of sacrifice from my dad. He managed to put cricket nets in our garden because he knew we had to practise every day. That would also keep us away from the streets.

In sport, the underdog does come out on top quite a bit.

If I wasn't doing this, I'd be working in a chippy. Cricket can change your life. It can teach you a lot about discipline and life in general.

If they come after me and my bowling you get a bit down. But when I am fielding I think about it and there are worse things that can happen. I take in the atmosphere a bit and think this is not too bad.