Experienced wicketkeeper batter Jonny Bairstow is still hopeful for a call-up to the England side despite being ignored for the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy and still waiting for a response from the selectors.
Foakes was a key member of England's squad that won six of seven Tests last summer and maintained his form over the winter, taking six catches and scoring a half-century in the series against New Zealand after missing the first Test due to illness. Under the Ben Stokes-Brendon McCullum leade
Bairstow took to Instagram to express his excitement ahead of his return to international cricket. He also thanked the surgeon, physio and support staff who helped him through the tough times of pain. English batting wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow returned to the crease for the first time af
English batting wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow returned to the crease for the first time after eight months for Yorkshire. With his timely comeback, England have recieved a major boost ahead of the upcoming Ashes Test series.