Ranchi, Oct 31: A superb performance in the last two ODIs against England has earned young pacer Varun Aaron a place in the 15-member squad selected for the first Test match against the touring West Indies side.

The pacer, who turned 22 on October 29, said he was “feeling good" about being picked in the team led by fellow Jharkhand player MS Dhoni.

"My dad inspired me to play cricket,” the youngster told the media when asked about his role model.

Amitabh Choudhary, President, Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA), who has watched Aaron since his early days, said, "I am proud to see Dhoni catapulting to Test cricket after establishing himself in the limited overs [format]. Now Varun is selected for Test cricket close on the heels of his stupendous performance in the recently concluded one-day series against the England team.

"Varun should remain focussed and try to become a successful bowler," he said while adding that there was no short cut for success and that the youngster should maintain consistency through disciplined effort.

Aaron impressed fans and selectors clocking good speeds against England, calling to mind his landmark 153.4 kmph delivery during the Jharkhand-Gujarat Vijay Hazare trophy final last year.