England discard Ravi Bopara is hoping to impress in the Indian Premier League to boost his chances of an international recall.
The 24-year-old Essex right-hander is desperate to show up well for the Kings XI Punjab, with a place in the England squad for the World Twenty20 in the West Indies his initial aim.
He told the BBC Asian Network: "I'd be stupid if I wasn't aiming for that. This could be my way of getting back in the England side and performing. It's a nice shop window in the IPL.
"It most definitely is hurtful (being out of the England side). I want to be performing for my country.
"I just want to perform day-by-day and see where it takes me. Hopefully, my performances in the IPL are noticed and I get picked for my country again."