Bairstow produces a timely response to silence critics

By Chris Stocks

Jonny Bairstow of England celebrates his century
PICTURE: Getty Images

JUST when England needed him the most, Jonny Bairstow stepped up with a sublime century to set up a statement victory against India at Edgbaston.
Eoin Morgan’s team had been overtaken at the top of the world rankings by India after successive defeats by Sri Lanka and Australia had left their tournament hopes hanging by a thread.
But they responded emphatically, Bairstow leading the way with 111 from 109 balls after his public row with former England captain Michael Vaughan had dominated the bu...

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