Cricket

IND vs ENG 2024: Jonny Bairstow will be out to prove doubters wrong in Dharamsala – Nasser Hussain

Former England captain Nasser Hussain reckons Jonny Bairstow will be out to prove doubters wrong in Dharamsala in the fifth Test match against India. Bairstow has managed only 170 runs at 21.25 in the four Test matches and hasn’t delivered for the visitors in the ongoing series.

Bairstow will play his 100th Test match for England at Dharamsala and he will be determined to prove his mettle in the landmark Test match.

The Yorkshire batter has come under the cosh for his ordinary performances against India and he will look to make the most of his experience. Bairstow is also 26 runs away from reaching the milestone of 6000 Test runs for England.

“This will be a great occasion for Jonny Bairstow. He’s an emotional cricketer anyway, as we’ve seen over the years, and to reach 100 Test matches after all the ups and downs he has been through will make his family incredibly proud. He polarises opinion at times, but he has done pretty much everything England have asked of him, whether it be as a batter or as a wicketkeeper-batter,” Hussain lauded the wicketkeeper batter in his column for Daily Mail.

“There are generally two types of cricketers. Those that say they don’t read things in the media, concern themselves with external noise or take notice of the pundits. But he is one of the others. Someone that reads everything and loves to prove people wrong, and so – if he can control his emotions – it wouldn’t surprise me if he goes out and silences the doubters again,” Hussain said.

The renowned commentator added that Bairstow needs to score runs in Dharamsala if he wants to be considered for selection for the West Indies series.

“The next Test series against West Indies is four months away, and a lot can happen in the interim, but if he wants to guarantee being around this summer, he needs runs because if everyone’s fit, England will have one too many batters in the mix for top-six selection,” Hussain concluded on the matter.

The fifth and final Test match will be played at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala from March 7.

About the Author


Written by DafaNews

DafaNews brings you the most highlighted news in the world of Sports. It serves you up-to-date matches, scores, live streams, fantasy games and quizzes. Our news covers India's prestigious leagues and events – Premier League, Pro Kabbadi League, Cricket World Cup and many more. Follow DafaNews on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,Telegram and Youtube for more updates.

Related Post
Share
Published by
DafaNews

Recent Posts

IPL 2025: MS Dhoni says batters need to back themselves after loss against RR

Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni admitted they posted a decent score on the board… Read More

May 21, 2025

IPL 2025: Sanju Samson lauds Akash Madhwal after win against CSK

Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson showered praise on Aakash Madhwal after they registered a six-wicket… Read More

May 21, 2025

IPL 2025: Rahul Dravid questions bowlers after loss against Punjab Kings

Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid reckons they haven’t done well with the ball in… Read More

May 19, 2025

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer lauds Harpreet Brar after win against Rajasthan Royals

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer heaped praise on Harpreet Brar after their 10-run win against… Read More

May 19, 2025

Wasim Jaffer picks India’s new No. 4 for ENG vs IND 2025 Tests

Former Indian Test opener Wasim Jaffer has said the opening duo of KL Rahul and… Read More

May 15, 2025

Moeen Ali says Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma’s Test retirement is a massive boost for England

Former England Test all-rounder Moeen Ali reckons Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma’s Test retirement is… Read More

May 15, 2025