Jonny Bairstow
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Jonny Bairstow, Moeen Ali star in England warm-up ahead of Ireland series
Jonny Bairstow scored a century while Moeen made 85 off 45 deliveries in the intra-squad match at the Ageas Bowl.
Jul 21, 15:11
![Alex Hales during an England nets session on October 3, 2018 Alex Hales during an England nets session on October 3, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ed Smith backs Eoin Morgan decision to omit Alex Hales again
Morgan explained in May that "more time" is needed before Hales is integrated back into the side.
Jul 9, 16:36
![David Willey in action for England on July 17, 2018 David Willey in action for England on July 17, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Reece Topley, David Willey recalled to England squad for ODI series with Ireland
Reece Topley returns to international contention after a four-year absence, while David Willey made way for Jofra Archer in England's World Cup-winning squad.
Jul 9, 13:07
![England's Joe Denly celebrates a half century on February 4, 2020 England's Joe Denly celebrates a half century on February 4, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ed Smith explains reasons behind Test squad to face West Indies
Dan Lawrence has emerged as a contender.
Jul 4, 18:04
![Craig Overton during an England nets session on September 10, 2019 Craig Overton during an England nets session on September 10, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Craig Overton, James Bracey impress as England emerge from lockdown
Duo - and others - aiming to impress in Southampton contest.
Jul 1, 14:32
![Jonny Bairstow pictured on September 4, 2019 Jonny Bairstow pictured on September 4, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jonny Bairstow sets sights on England Test recall
Jonny Bairstow has returned to individual training at Headingley this month.
Jun 16, 18:08
![England's Sir Ben Stokes celebrates as they win the test on August 25, 2019 England's Sir Ben Stokes celebrates as they win the test on August 25, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ben Stokes relives 'miracle of Headingley' innings
Sky's offering included a 'watchalong' segment which saw Stokes, captain Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow and Chris Woakes dial in via videolink
Apr 11, 19:31
![Dawid Malan pictured in August 2018 Dawid Malan pictured in August 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Dawid Malan decides against drop down batting order to boost England T20 chances
The Yorkshire batsmen felt a role change ahead of this year's World Cup was not worth the gamble.
Mar 31, 10:01
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Jonny Bairstow's mother Janet elected as Yorkshire's first female vice-president
Jonny Bairstow's mother and Mike Cowan were named vice-presidents.
Mar 21, 18:06
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Mark Wood ruled out of England's tour of Sri Lanka with strain
The 30-year-old sustained the injury at the end of the tour to South Africa.
Feb 28, 13:02
![Steve Smith in action for Australia on September 13, 2019 Steve Smith in action for Australia on September 13, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Steve Smith to captain Welsh Fire in The Hundred
England World Cup winners Jonny Bairstow and Liam Plunkett are also in the Cardiff-based squad.
Feb 26, 08:40
![England's Eoin Morgan celebrates his half century on February 16, 2020 England's Eoin Morgan celebrates his half century on February 16, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Eoin Morgan: 'No limits for this England team'
It was only the second time in their history England had chased down a 200-plus total in the format.
Feb 16, 18:31
![England's Eoin Morgan celebrates his half century on February 16, 2020 England's Eoin Morgan celebrates his half century on February 16, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Eoin Morgan leads England to series victory over South Africa
Blistering half-centuries from Jos Buttler and Jonny Bairstow had laid the foundations.
Feb 16, 17:13
![England's Jos Buttler walks off after losing his wicket on November 25, 2019 England's Jos Buttler walks off after losing his wicket on November 25, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jos Buttler to stay as opener for T20 series decider
The wicketkeeper-batsman has made scores of 15 and two in the opening two matches.
Feb 15, 18:17
![England celebrate their victory over South Africa at Kingsmead Cricket Ground in Durban, South Africa on February 14, 2020 England celebrate their victory over South Africa at Kingsmead Cricket Ground in Durban, South Africa on February 14, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tom Curran holds his nerve after Quinton De Kock's fireworks
England levelled the three-match series.
Feb 14, 22:39
![Ben Stokes in action for England on January 26, 2020 Ben Stokes in action for England on January 26, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Moeen Ali, Ben Stokes give England imposing total against South Africa
The tourists' reached 204 for seven as they looked to level the Twenty20 series.
Feb 14, 18:04
![England's Eoin Morgan demonstrates what men have on June 30, 2019 England's Eoin Morgan demonstrates what men have on June 30, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Eoin Morgan upbeat despite England's one-run defeat to South Africa
The tourists appeared to be coasting to victory in East London before a late collapse saw them lose by one run.
Feb 12, 21:01
![Keaton Jennings in action for England on January 25, 2019 Keaton Jennings in action for England on January 25, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Keaton Jennings, Ben Foakes recalled by England for Sri Lanka Test series
Jonny Bairstow, James Anderson and Moeen Ali are among those absent from a 16-man party.
Feb 11, 13:52
![England's Eoin Morgan demonstrates what men have on June 30, 2019 England's Eoin Morgan demonstrates what men have on June 30, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Eoin Morgan urges England to be more ruthless after drawn South Africa series
The skipper would have liked to see England triumph in more commanding fashion.
Feb 9, 18:42
![England's Joe Denly celebrates a half century on February 4, 2020 England's Joe Denly celebrates a half century on February 4, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Joe Denly leads England recovery in first ODI
England's World Cup winners had faltered with the bat in their first ODI since July's memorable success.
Feb 4, 15:21
![Tom Banton in action for Somerset in May 2019 Tom Banton in action for Somerset in May 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tom Banton, Matt Parkinson make England ODI debuts against South Africa
England will bat first at Newlands after losing the toss.
Feb 4, 12:31
![Jonny Bairstow pictured on September 4, 2019 Jonny Bairstow pictured on September 4, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Bairstow expecting world champions England to have target on backs
England are set to start the cycle towards the next World Cup in India in 2023 with three one-day internationals in South Africa.
Feb 1, 17:04
![Jonny Bairstow celebrates a century against New Zealand on July 3, 2019 Jonny Bairstow celebrates a century against New Zealand on July 3, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jonny Bairstow storms to century in final practice match before one-day series
Jonny Bairstow made 100 from 83 balls before promptly retiring out.
Feb 1, 17:02
![Ollie Pope in action for England on September 8, 2018 Ollie Pope in action for England on September 8, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ollie Pope "ready to go" if needed for second Test
The Surrey batsmen missed the first Test through illness.
Dec 31, 09:59
![Ben Stokes loses his wicket on December 29, 2019 Ben Stokes loses his wicket on December 29, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
England sign off 2019 with 107-run defeat to South Africa
Even Ben Stokes found this a bridge too far.
Dec 29, 14:09
![Rory Burns in action for England on December 28, 2019 Rory Burns in action for England on December 28, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Rory Burns leads charge as England look to sign off 2019 with record run-chase
The visitors need another 255 runs to win as illness hit the squad again.
Dec 28, 17:28
![Joe Root in action for England on December 2, 2019 Joe Root in action for England on December 2, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
South Africa in control as England hit by sickness again
The Proteas are firmly in the driving seat in the First Test.
Dec 28, 15:23
![Joe Root in action for England on December 2, 2019 Joe Root in action for England on December 2, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
England suffer on day three as Root and Buttler are taken out by illness
The pair were laid low at the start of the third day of the first Test against South Africa.
Dec 28, 12:22
![South Africa's Quinton de Kock in action on December 26, 2019 South Africa's Quinton de Kock in action on December 26, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
De Kock leads South Africa fightback after lunch in Centurion
South Africa 187 for five at Tea.
Dec 26, 13:02
![Ben Stokes in action for England on November 30, 2019 Ben Stokes in action for England on November 30, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Five talking points ahead of England's opening Test in South Africa
England may opt for an all-seam attack.
Dec 24, 13:34
![Moeen Ali in action for England on November 6, 2018 Moeen Ali in action for England on November 6, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Moeen Ali's England future still uncertain
The spinning all-rounder has not played Test cricket since being dropped after the Ashes opener last summer.
Dec 7, 18:21
![James Anderson in action on day one of the First Test of the Ashes on August 1, 2019 James Anderson in action on day one of the First Test of the Ashes on August 1, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Anderson, Bairstow, Wood back in England squad for South Africa tour
Spinner Moeen Ali still not available for Test cricket.
Dec 7, 13:23
![England's Jos Buttler walks off after losing his wicket on November 25, 2019 England's Jos Buttler walks off after losing his wicket on November 25, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jos Buttler to miss second Test with back injury?
The wicketkeeper-batsman hurt his back in a gym.
Nov 28, 08:11
![England's Eoin Morgan demonstrates what men have on June 30, 2019 England's Eoin Morgan demonstrates what men have on June 30, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
England beat New Zealand in another Super Over to win T20 series
Jordan hit four off the last ball to take the game to a Super Over, where he conceded only eight runs.
Nov 10, 09:16
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Jonny Bairstow set to return for England in fourth T20
England lost five wickets in the space of 19 balls in Nelson to crash to a 14-run defeat.
Nov 6, 19:08
![James Vince in action for England in August 2018 James Vince in action for England in August 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
England punished for mistakes in field as New Zealand level series
The visitors won the previous match in Christchurch on Friday.
Nov 3, 09:31
![England's Eoin Morgan demonstrates what men have on June 30, 2019 England's Eoin Morgan demonstrates what men have on June 30, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Eoin Morgan: 'No places guaranteed in England's T20 World Cup squad'
The Test captain is being rested during the current short-form series in New Zealand.
Oct 31, 07:14
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Jonny Bairstow brushes off dropped catches in England win
The Yorkshireman's terrific 78 not out from 45 deliveries underpinned a six-wicket victory.
Oct 27, 09:33
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Jonny Bairstow hopeful limited-overs form will help him regain Test spot
The 30-year-old has vowed to work on his batting technique after being left out of the Test squad to tour New Zealand.
Oct 21, 18:45
![Joe Root mounts Ben Stokes after the wicket of Steve Smith falls on September 15, 2019 Joe Root mounts Ben Stokes after the wicket of Steve Smith falls on September 15, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Joe Root unsurprised to be overlooked for Ben Stokes in The Hundred
The new 100-ball franchise was launched on Thursday in an explosion of colourful shirts and jazzy new identities.
Oct 3, 21:26