Trott relishing Bairstow link-up

Jonathan Trott can hardly wait for the next time he gets to bat with new England sensation Jonny Bairstow.

There is every prospect of them pairing up at some point on Friday, in the first of England's five one-day internationals against India at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium - scene of Bairstow's 53-ball hundred in the 253-run victory over a Hyderabad CA XI on Tuesday.

"It was very good to be standing at the non-striker's end, watching Jonny Bairstow hitting it out of the ground," said Trott. "I've only played the three games with him, and the two innings he's played have been very remarkable."

Bairstow has made the world sit up and take notice of his breathtaking talent, having hit a match-winning 41 not out from only 21 balls on ODI debut in Cardiff against India last month.

"It's exciting for English cricket, with a lot of young players coming through," added 30-year-old Trott.

"The future looks pretty rosy. But it's up to all of us to be able to contribute consistently, and if Jonny gets picked it's up to him as well."

Trott believes the arrival on the scene of rising stars like Bairstow can only have a positive knock-on effect on more seasoned performers.

"Players like myself don't want to stand still - because you will get overtaken very, very quickly.

"There is a lot of competition for places, but I think that is very healthy and a good sign of where English cricket is."