FORMER Wiltshire cricketer James Vince has been recalled to the England squad for the fourth Test against India at Hampshire's Ageas Bowl starting next Thursday.

Steeple Ashton's Vince will make his 14th Test appearance should he be named in the final XI for next week's match, which takes place at his home county ground.

The 27-year-old batsman last played for England in Christchurch in April against New Zealand and has been in excellent form in the County Championship this summer.

The Hampshire captain averages 56 in Division One this summer and made scores of 74 and 147 for his county in their win against Nottinghamshire at the Ageas Bowl this week.

Commenting on the squad, national selector Ed Smith, said: “The selection panel felt this was the right time to reintroduce James Vince to the Test squad.

“James will provide cover in case Jonny Bairstow’s fractured finger prevents him playing in the fourth Test match.

“James returns to the England set-up in confident form and scoring runs. He has been in excellent form for Hampshire in the Specsavers County Championship, with 847 runs at 56.46, including 74 and 147 this week - runs that shaped Hampshire’s win against Nottinghamshire.

“James' match-winning runs also helped Hampshire to win the Royal London Cup earlier this summer.

“Jamie Porter has been part of the last three Test squads. But the selection panel did not want him to miss the opportunity of playing for Essex in the next round of championship matches. He will return to the squad in the event of an injury to a seam bowler.”