'They are No.1 for a reason' – Bairstow won't write India off

The first full-day washout at Lord's in 17 years hampered India's chances of gathering any momentum with the bat, while England's batsmen enjoyed some sunny weather out in the middle, before a stunning show from the home side's seamers secured an emphatic victory.

"We have exploited the conditions and we know how to play in home conditions, but I do not think you can say that India are vulnerable," Bairstow told The Daily Telegraph . "They are the No.1 side in the world for a reason and there is a lot of cricket still to be played in the series."

Bairstow has been in good touch, notching 70 at Edgbaston and 93 at Lord's whilst contributing to a match-winning stand of 189 with Chris Woakes.

Having gone 2-0 up in the series after a thumping innings and 159-run win, England are rightly riding high, but the possibility of hotter conditions in the remaining bouts could favour India.

"It is too early to be talking about 5-0. The weather could get hot again, the pitches at Southampton and The Oval could be dry. We definitely will not be taking our foot off the pedal."

The third Test commences on Saturday 18 August at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. India need to triumph if they are to have any hope of winning the series.