Jonny Bairstow further advanced his case for a long-term future at number three in Barbados but does not expect an easy ride in England's problem position.
The slot once filled with reliable certainty by Jonathan Trott has become a revolving door in recent years – with Joe Root, Ben Stokes and Moeen Ali all tried before moving back down the order and the likes of Gary Ballance, James Vince and Tom Westley found wanting.
Bairstow was the latest to be handed an audition on his return to the team in November, making a fine century in Colombo to help secure a 3-0 whitewash of Sri Lanka.
An impressive performance against Pakistan A for England Lions before Christmas, taking five wickets and relocating top pace, did enough to persuade the selectors he warranted another look.
"I am really pleased to get the call but I do feel for Olly in these circumstances," he said.
"I have put a lot of work into my game when I was away with the Lions in the UAE during November and December and I took on board what the coaches were looking for while I was there.
"I am enjoying myself and having fun with the game again and my body is good to go."
