Jonny Bairstow could be forgiven for wondering what he has to do to convince England he should be considered one of their most important players in all formats. Certainly Bairstow does not appear to enjoy the backing from the selectors that his huge talents merit and constantly seems to have a point to prove. I hope there is a calmness and a composure there and that evidently came across, which is pleasing. 'Having played different formats of the game in different positions, I think you learn to craft your innings in different ways. Here he was gone second ball to journeyman George Linde on the South African's Twenty20 international debut, and he can expect more of the same on Sunday.

Source: Daily Mail November 28, 2020 22:47 UTC