Jonny Bairstow, a stumper-batter, has yet to participate in the ongoing Ashes 2023.
The cricketer appeared to be in fine shape with the bat in the first Test at Edgbaston, but the 33-year-old has since fallen short of his capabilities. There have been discussions of re-inviting Ben Foakes to the team because he is currently among the finest in the industry. His keeping has also been appalling, to put it mildly.
However, according to rumours, England will stick with Bairstow for the next five games of the series. James Anderson, a seasoned pacer, echoed this confirmation when he spoke of Bairstow’s uncanny ability to wreck havoc with the bat. He is prepared to support the cricketer from Yorkshire as a result and he anticipates a successful comeback.
We know what a destructive player he can be, so we will do everything we can to lift his spirits. Most players require that assistance. You occasionally need someone to put an arm around you and talk to.
“It’s crucial to check in with everyone to make sure they’re all okay and where they should be. Jonny is no exception. People believe he can handle it because he has experienced so much in his life. But as players, we are aware that it is our responsibility to be there for him and help him in any way we can, just as it is with anyone who is not performing at their best, Anderson wrote in his column for The Telegraph.
To me, Jonny Bairstow appears disoriented. Justin Langer
Justin Langer agrees with Geoffrey Boycott that Bairstow is not playing at his peak during the current Ashes. He appears distracted, the former Australia international said, adding that he needs a way to unwind.
“To me, he appears disoriented. He is a crucial member of this England team, but he needs to find a way to decompress because of the media attention given to his wicketkeeping and the recent incidents, according to Langer, who was quoted in the Telegraph.
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