Selectors have been using white-ball cricket as an entree to the test side for decades, so Sutherland is at least in their thoughts. As it stands, if he hasn't been picked so far, it's not because he's Victorian, it's because the incumbents are unusually durable and successful.
" incumbents are unusually durable and successful " and getting old.
India - Sri Lanka - Ashes
Changing of the guard needs happen soon.