Matthew Wade feels he reinvented himself as a wicketkeeper after being dumped from the Test side, describing his form at the time as "the worst I've ever played".
Wade played 12 Tests for Australia between 2012 and 2013, temporarily replacing Brad Haddin behind the stumps.
Wade's keeping skills were regularly critiqued prior to his axing, which came on the eve of the 2013 Ashes in England.
The Victorian reclaimed his title as Australia's first-choice ODI gloveman this year after Haddin's retirement, while Peter Nevill has stepped up as the Test side's stumper.
"I feel a lot better. Two years ago I lost all confidence and probably all my technique through that period of Test cricket," Wade said.
"That's probably the worst I've ever kept.
"No doubt, that was the worst I have ever played.
"(But) I feel really comfortable now. I am probably more confident in my technique than I was when I first got picked for Australia.
"So if I can continue improving and doing the right things, good things will happen hopefully."
Wade will continue his push for a Test recall on Wednesday, when he captains Victoria in their season-opening Sheffield Shield clash with Queensland at the MCG.
The 27-year-old posted a pair of unbeaten half-centuries in the ODI series against England earlier this year, but acknowledges Nevill "played well" in the preceding Test series.
"Nevvy took his chance when he got it on the Ashes tour," Wade said.
"Weight of performance is everything. If I perform I might get another chance.
"I'm certainly ready to go if I get a chance.
"I haven't spoken to selectors directly. After the one-day tour, I played well there and got some feedback just to keep pushing and scoring runs."
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