Bazball-inspired Buttler won't rule out Test return

Jos Buttler did not say yes, but nor was there a denial as England's newly-appointed white-ball captain was again quizzed on his interest in a potential, eventual return to a rejuvenated Test set-up. 

Eoin Morgan's successor has warranted talk of a red-ball comeback by way of the phenomenal form elevating him among the best one-day batsmen in the world and that left him as the obvious choice to take over leadership duties.

Buttler has not featured in the Test side since being replaced by Ben Foakes in the wake of a disappointing Ashes series, and while an admirer of the stylistic-makeover it is evident his focus remains solely on life under Matthew Mott.

"It's not a question that needs to be answered at the minute for me I think," replied Buttler when asked if he wanted to return to the Test team.

"I'm very focused on this, and there's not many spaces available in that team is there? They're playing brilliantly well and it's great to watch.

"Being made captain of this team in T20s and ODIs needs full focus and a lot of energy, so that's where all mine is at the minute."

Buttler will lead England out as full-time captain for the first time on Thursday when they take on India in the first of three T20 internationals, which will be followed by three one-day contests.

He does so having smashed 162 off 70 balls to spearhead England to a 232-run win in their first ODI against the Netherlands last month to follow up his sublime IPL form.

Aggressive batting and high-intensity action has emerged as something of a mutual theme between the two sides upon the rise of 'Bazball' under Brendan McCullum, with Buttler excited by a new era for English cricket.

"I think there's a clear identity for that Test team now which is the way