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Jonny Bairstow full of fight ahead of huge season

AS JONNY Bairstow, Yorkshire’s new red-ball captain, leads the county for the first time-against Hampshire at Southampton, this next phase in his career presents significant challenges.

By Guy Williams
AS JONNY Bairstow, Yorkshire’s new red-ball captain, leads the county for the first time-against Hampshire at Southampton, this next phase in his career presents significant challenges.

Born leader: Bairstow is following in his father’s footsteps
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Not only does the wicket-keeper batter need to inspire Yorkshire’s talented younger players – like Finlay Bean, George Hill and James Wharton – on the team’s return to Division One of the Championship, but Bairstow must also score heavily if he is to achieve his ambition of regaining an England place.
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