Adam Lyth improved his chances of becoming Alastair Cook ’ s new opening partner by hitting 113 for Yorkshire against MCC . The left-hander earned a first call-up to England ’ s Test squad for next month ’ s series with West Indies and was in fine form for the county champions in this season ’ s curtain-raiser in Abu Dhabi . Lyth , 27 , is one of two contenders , along with Jonathan Trott , to open alongside captain Cook in the Caribbean . His chances may be helped by the fact that Cook was in the MCC side to witness his 190-ball century , which included 12 fours . Adam Lyth clips the ball into the leg side during his excellent century in Abu Dhabi against the MCC . Lyth , who has been picked for England 's tour to the West Indies , looked in excellent touch throughout . The Yorkshire opener , who is contention for a Test spot , raises his bat after reaching three figures . Sam Billings congratulates his team-mate , who was eventually dismissed for 113 in the pre-season game . West Indies batsman Chris Gayle will be competing for Somerset in this summer 's T20 Blast . Cook scored just three in the MCC ’ s first-innings 221 before Lyth inspired Yorkshire to 372 in reply . At close of play MCC were 13 without loss . ‘ To get a hundred in the first first-class game of the season and in front of the England captain is really pleasing , ’ Lyth said . ‘ Alastair just said , “ Well played ” , and there were a few shakes of the hand ... hopefully I ’ ve impressed him and you never know what might happen over the next few weeks. ’ West Indies batsman Chris Gayle will play for Somerset in this summer ’ s NatWest T20 Blast . Gayle , who will miss the series against England , said : ‘ I ’ m looking forward to coming to Taunton and scoring some runs . ’
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