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

The 22-year-old all but secured his place in Friday’s opening one-day international against India with a breathtaking 53-ball 104 not out against a Hyderabad Cricket Association XI yesterday.

The Tykes star smeared an incredible six fours and eight sixes before admitting that he did not know he had scored a ton until he got back into the dressing room at the change of innings due to a limited scoreboard at the ground.

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 Bradford-born right-hander earning a lucrative Indian Premier League Twenty20 contract.

Moxon said: “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.” England have only won four of 22 one-day internationals against the Indians in India since the turn of the century and a large part of their downfall has been the lack of a power hitter.

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

Moxon said: “Those type of players are match-winners. 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.”

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

Skipper Andrew Gale admitted towards the end of the most recent season that he is keen to bring in another experienced pace bowler, while an overseas batsman is also a possibility.