Yorkshire’s director of professional cricket Martyn Moxon says he is not surprised by Jonny Bairstow’s spectacular start to his England career.

The 22-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman has almost certainly secured his place in tomorrow’s opening one-day international against India in Hyderabad after a breathtaking 104 not out off just 53 balls in a warm-up match earlier this week.

And, after a debut unbeaten 41 off just 21 balls against the world champions at Cardiff last month, it has also heightened the possibility of the former Dunnington player earning a lucrative deal to play in next year’s Indian Premier League Twenty20 competition.

Moxon described Bairstow’s midweek knock as “a remarkable achievement”, adding: “The way he’s started his international career hasn’t surprised me at all because he’s got a great desire to play at that level.

“It’s something that he really wants to do, and he’s very excited about the challenges he faces.

“He showed at Cardiff that he can do it on the higher stage, and the pleasing thing was that he didn’t freeze. That’s the danger with any player when they move up a level, but there was absolutely no sign of that.

“There’s no doubting Jonny’s talent, but the mark of a true international cricketer is how he takes to that higher stage. I think Jonny’s shown that he’s loving it.”

Bairstow admitted after the game in Hyderabad he did not know he had scored a hundred until he got back into the dressing rooms at the change of innings due to the limited scoreboard in the ground.

But it was a milestone that has almost certainly secured a run in the side even if it means Andy Flower and Alastair Cook leaving out a far more experienced player such as Ian Bell.

England have only won four of 22 one-day internationals against India in India since the turn of the century, losing 14.

And a large part of their downfall has been the lack of a power hitter, someone who can find or clear the ropes at will.

But now, with Bairstow and fellow wicketkeeper Craig Kieswetter in form, Cook’s side have a chance to turn the tide.

“Those type of players are match-winners,” said Moxon. “If you do happen to get behind the rate, people like Jonny can come in and turn the game back your way in half an hour or so.

“He has the ability to shift the momentum back to his team in a short space of time.”

Meanwhile, Yorkshire are expected to announce a new signing before the end of the month.