Centurion Prithvi Shaw, who batted like one not appearing in his maiden Test, Thursday said he was also well prepared to play his first international game against a better attack in testing English conditions.
Teenage sensation Shaw was named in India's squad for the final two Tests in England but did not get to make his debut in a series which the visitors lost 1-4.
He made a dream debut against the West Indies in the series opener, scoring a sublime 134 and, at 18 years and 329 days, becoming the youngest Indian to reach three figures in his maiden appearance.
"It was captain and coach's decision (of when to give me a game). I was ready in England as well but finally got the opportunity here," said the soft-spoken youngster after stumps on day one.
"But it I was a great experience in England. They made feel really comfortable. Virat bhai told me there is no senior or junior in the team. It was nice sharing the dressing room with players who have played international cricket for more than five years. Everyone is a friend now."
"I was thinking about my dad, as he has sacrificed a lot for me. Whenever I scored a hundred I thought of him and this is my first Test hundred, it's all for him."