Jonny Bairstow
The T20 World Cup has started. The tournament is being organized in the US and the West Indies. Where the defending champion team England has to play its first match against Scotland on 04 June. The English team looks fully prepared for this match. Before the match, England captain Jos Buttler has made a big disclosure about the role of veteran batsman Jonny Bairstow. Actually Jonny Bairstow has not been able to do anything special while opening for a long time. In such a situation, Jos Buttler has supported Jonny Bairstow to perform well at number 4 during the T20 World Cup 2024, citing his experience of batting in the powerplay and the ability to attack spin in the middle overs.
Bairstow will play at number 4
I think for every player in the team it is about understanding the game situation and trying to play accordingly. I think Jonny has the experience and game to play that role for us at No. 4. It is something he has done a lot in the T20 team before, and he has a lot of variety in his game. So he is used to batting in the powerplay if the situation calls for it at No. 4, but he also has the experience and strength, and he is also a good player of spin in the middle overs,” Buttler said in a press conference on Saturday.
Could not play last season due to injury
Bairstow, who was expected to open the innings for England in the 2022 T20 World Cup but missed the tournament due to an injury while playing golf, called moving to No. 4 a promotion. Bairstow has spent most of last year playing in India. It started with the 2023 ODI World Cup, followed by a five-match Test series and then the IPL. But Buttler said Bairstow was not tired at all. Buttler said that I think he is excited and he is in good shape. He has been away for a long time, he has played a lot of cricket for England during this time, and he wants to stay here. So he looks in good shape. His family will also be with him on this trip, which is a good thing. And I think because of the injury right before the last T20 World Cup, I am sure he will be really excited for this time.
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