Who said what: World reacts to the recall of Gareth Batty to the England squad after 11 years

The England squad for the tour to Bangladesh was announced earlier today and the big news from the selection point of view is the recall of off-spinner Gareth Batty, who has been recalled to the Test side after a gap of 11 years.

The 38-year-old’s last Test for his country was against the same opposition at Durham and will now perhaps play his first Test against Bangladesh in the series starting next month.

Social media has been abuzz ever since the news broke out. Here are the best reactions:

James Taylor

Love the inclusion of Batty, good addition! Great character, skills, knowledge and experience! #Bangladesh

— James Taylor (@jamestaylor20) September 16, 2016

Kumar Sangakkara

Great new for @surreycricket that Gareth Batty and Zafar Ansari are in the england squads. Congrats and much deserved. Go the lions

— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) September 16, 2016

Pavillion Opinions

No cricketing objections to Batty, but uneasy with England picking players who've been nasty to Peter Trego. Sets a dangerous precedent.

— Pavilion Opinions (@pavilionopinion) September 16, 2016

Charlie Reynolds

Haseeb Hameed was 8 years old when Gareth Batty last played a Test for England.

— Charlie Reynolds (@cwjreynolds) September 16, 2016

Jamie Alter

How's that for a comeback? 11 years from his last England game, Gareth Batty - weeks from turning 39 - is back in the Test squad #BANvsENG

— Jamie Alter (@jamie_alterTOI) September 16, 2016

Dennis Freedman

Gareth Batty is older than the England's batting coach's Test average. #CricketBelieveItOrNot

— Dennis-ul-Haq (@DennisCricket_) September 16, 2016

John Etheridge

There have been 467 Test matches since Gareth Batty last appeared for England - 21 per cent of all Tests ever played.

— John Etheridge (@JohnSunCricket) September 16, 2016

Michael Vaughan

Batty for England ... Loving this selection ... Most consistent and fiery spinner in county cricket ... #Bangladesh #RedHead

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) September 15, 2016