Gary Ballance has confirmed he is fit and ready to take on Pakistan in the first Investec Test at Lords on Thursday, after overcoming a minor groin injury that caused him to miss Yorkshires NatWest T20 Blast fixture against Derbyshire on Sunday.It was just a precaution with Yorkshire having so much cricket in the last few months, Ballance told ESPNcricinfo. I thought it best to rest it up with a Test coming up now. But Im absolutely fine now, Im ready to go.Ballance, 26, was a surprise inclusion in Englands 12-man Test squad, having not featured in Englands starting XI since the corresponding Lords Test against Australia this time last year.On that occasion, he was dropped after a run of one half-century in ten innings, amid concerns that his crease-bound technique had been found out by bowlers at the highest level.But he produced a timely return to form with an unbeaten hundred for Yorkshire against Middlesex at Scarborough in last weeks County Championship clash, and though his call-up came sooner than he might have anticipated, he believes he is a good place ahead of his 16th Test appearance this week.It was great to get the call last week, Ballance told ESPNcricinfo. Im over the moon to be back in the squad and back here at Lords. I cant wait to get started.I didnt expect the phone call, it was a bit of a surprise, but the motivation was there and I was so happy to be back in the squad and get another opportunity.The last few weeks have gone well for me, he added. I feel in good form and pretty confident that I can take that form into the first Investec Test.Balance can expect a stern examination of his credentials against a quality Pakistan bowling line-up that includes the left-arm quicks, Mohammad Amir and Wahab Riaz, and the talented legspinner, Yasir Shah.I think theyve got a really good side, he said. A good bowling attack and Mohammad Amir is a very skilful bowler. Weve got to be on our A game, the guys have got to play well, but weve seen over the last year or so, how well the guys have gone against good attacks. Hopefully we can do it again.Investec is the title sponsor of Test match cricket in England. For more on Investec private banking, visit investec.co.uk/banking Nike Air Max 2017 KPU .J. Ellis hit two-run homers and the NL West champion Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres 4-0 Saturday night. Hyperdunk 2017 Flyknit . - Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie never doubted he would bring back coach Dennis Allen for a third year despite back-to-back 4-12 records. http://www.windrew.com/nike-air-max-tn-cheap.html . -- The proud fathers huddled near the Dallas Stars dressing room, smiling, laughing and telling stories while wearing replica green sweaters of their sons team. Sock Dart SP/Fragment - Mens/Womens Shoes Black/Summit White 728748-100 . LOUIS -- Valtteri Filppula assisted on three of Tampa Bays four goals, and the Lightning beat the St. Mens/Womens Fragment x Nike Sock Dart SP Be True Shoes Black/Rainbow 686058-019 . Note: The Calgary Flames announced Tuesday that Sean Monahan would not be made available to Canadas World Junior team.Hibernian forward James Keatings says the Edinburgh side will use play-off heartbreak as motivation when they face Rangers in the Scottish Cup final this Saturday. Hibs were hoping for a double celebration to end the season but their hopes of reaching the Premiership were ended last Friday when they conceded a last-minute goal at Falkirk to lose 5-4 on aggregate.And Keatings, who netted both the Hibs goals in the 3-2 second leg defeat, says the side are desperate not to endure further disappointment this weekend. He told Sky Sports: The manager put me on for the start [on Friday] and I knew I had to go and perform to keep my place.I scored two ggoals, which was good for me, obviously, and I was happy that way, but it was really disappointing that we didnt get the win.dddddddddddd.We spoke over the weekend and we just want to use the disappointment from Friday, take that into Saturday, and use that as motivation.We dont want to feel that way again, we want to win the Cup.As a young boy, these are the games you dream of playing in. You want medals in your career, you want to go out and lift the Cup. It would mean the world. Also See: Hibs fixtures Hibs stats Scottish Champ table ' ' '