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Bairstow ready for England’s ‘new journey’

AFP
Tuesday, May 31, 2022

LONDON: Jonny Bairstow is relishing the start of England’s “new journey” against New Zealand at Lord’s this week. Bairstow only returned from his spell with Indian Premier League side Punjab Kings last Monday and has yet to play any red ball cricket this season. But the wicketkeeper-batsman immediately joined up with Ben Stokes’ side ahead of Thursday’s first Test. With new England Test captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum starting their reign, Bairstow is keen to get a feel for the new regime.