England batsman Ian Bell relishing return to Test fold after winter break Ian Bell was certainly among those impressed as England returned from two months of relative inactivity, following their unsuccessful one-day international tour of India, to prepare for series in all three formats against Pakistan here. Bell, who was picked for just one match in the shock 5-0 drubbing in India but made a double-century against those same opponents in his last Test innings at The Oval, is delighted to be back to work. It was brilliant to get out there. We're lucky to be able to use these facilities in preparation for a Test series - it is exactly what you need. We're going to really enjoy the next week of preparation, and getting ready. England know they will face a stern examination of their new-found number one Test status against 'hosts', forced to take on the world in a neutral venue but who have already proved formidable opponents here. "Pakistan have been playing some really good cricket, and obviously know these grounds pretty well - having played here for a while now," added Bell. It's going to be a tough series, and we've got to prepare really well for the next week and make sure we're ready to go for this next Test match.