Bairstow was left out of the side for the second Test in Sri Lanka, despite being fit again after injuring his ankle playing football before the start of the series. That was largely due to the impressive form of newcomer Ben Foakes, who made a century on debut and was immaculate behind the stumps.

The Yorkshireman was understood to be disappointed at the decision but returned to the side with 110, batting at No.3 in the final Test in Colombo. However, Foakes retained wicketkeeping duties and was named Man of the Series for his 277 runs and 10 dismissals in three Tests.

After the 3-0 series whitewash, England coach Trevor Bayliss insisted Foakes would “definitely” keep wicket in England’s tour of the Caribbean.

Moeen was promoted to No.3 in the second innings of the fourth Test against India in the summer and continued in the role in the first Test in Sri Lanka before moving down the order after just 102 runs from seven innings. England reliance on him with the ball was also a factor, but the left-handed batsman concedes that being moved around was “frustrating”.

“I wasn’t quite sure actually because in the warm-up games I batted seven and nine and then I was told I was going to bat at three,” added Moeen.

”It can be [frustrating] but the team was probably different to how they had it in the back of their heads at the start of the tour. We had to try and adapt to that as a team and I tried but it obviously didn’t work out, but with the ball it was great.”