Bairstow in plea to keep the Test match battle over five days

By Chris Stocks

Crying out for tough cricket: England’s Jonny Bairstow

JONNY Bairstow has given enthusiastic backing for day-night Test cricket but has rejected calls for four-day matches in the oldest form of the game.
The England wicketkeeperbatsman is taking part in the first pink-ball Test in the UK against the West Indies at Edgbaston this week and believes the new format could prove a real success in terms of attracting a new audience.
“Personally, I think we’re very lucky in England to sell Test matches out during the day,” said Bairstow. “In many way...

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