England coach Brendon McCullum says there is "no doubt" that Jonny Bairstow will come straight back into the side once he returns to full fitness, despite the stunning form of his replacement Harry Brook.
Bairstow has been a key figure in England's remarkable turnaround in fortunes under McCullum and Ben Stokes, having smashed 589 runs from 578 balls in five innings against New Zealand and India in the summer.
However, he has been out of action since September after suffering a freak injury while playing golf, breaking his leg in three places and dislocating his ankle. Bairstow's injury gave Brook an opportunity to slot in at number five and he has made a dream start to his Test career.
