Mascarenhas keen to cement place

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The Hampshire captain rejoins the England squad for Friday's Twenty20 match against New Zealand and the five one-day internationals which follow.

"Hopefully, if I get an opportunity, I can perform well and try to cement a place in that one-day side," the 30-year-old said. "It is all well and good being in the squad of 14 but I want to get myself in the starting XI and keep myself there with some good performances."

He added: "Obviously, last time out we lost 3-1 in New Zealand so we will be looking to put in a much better show on our home turf and try to knock them over.

"They are second or third in the world in one-day cricket. They are right up there so it is not going to be easy.

"We are going to have to be ready with our plans and play very good cricket to beat them."

Mascarenhas underlined his own form with a crucial 74 in last weekend's LV County Championship win over Durham.

It has been an eventful year for the player, having been made captain following the departure of Shane Warne and also featuring in the Indian Premier League.

He added: "It is going okay. I have performed really well in the one-dayers and I have started to get a few runs in the four days, and the wickets are coming steady.

"My personal performances are decent, could be better obviously, but I am feeling pretty good about my game."