I desperately wanted to stay and score runs: Compton

"It's not been the ideal start. Sometimes you have to give yourself time. It's a new country, a new bunch of team-mates so it does take a bit of time. Perhaps I was a bit hard on myself but for me the most important thing was to spend some time out in the middle as early as I could. The more balls I faced and the more time I spent will help me for future games," said Compton, after scoring an unbeaten 64 off 162 balls at the D Y Patil Stadium.

"I was desperate to spend quality time at the wicket. I was happy I stayed there for more than three hours and scored some runs. The time out in the middle felt better, I will definitely try to build on it.

"I feel like this has given me three hours in the middle. I think I got my balance back and the feet got moving. Earlier in the game my feet weren't moving that well and I got caught out, but that can happen. We've had 6-7 weeks off in England," he added.

Compton, who is vying with rookie Joe Root for the second opener's spot alongside skipper Alastair Cook, made 0 and 1 before today's unbeaten knock in the two innings he played at the Indian shores after arriving here on October 29.

"I would be lying if I said I didn't have an eye on that opening spot. It was very important to get into the mindset for getting some runs," said Compton, grandson of former England great Denis, who had played the Pentangular and Ranji Trophy games in India but never a Test.

The 29-year-old South Africa-born Compton said he was pleased with the way he was able to leave the ball alone in the second innings.

"One should know what to do and what not to do when you come here. Once you are out there in the middle for some time you can bat better. I was a lot more assured in leaving the ball. I stayed calm," he said. MORE