'Dejected' Bairstow drops Kohli second ball, has to watch him smoke match-winning 77
Jonny Bairstow had a costly spill for the Punjab Kings, giving Royal Challengers Bengaluru star Virat Kohli a reprieve on nought.
Former Australia bowler Glenn McGrath believes England will struggle to cover the void left by the Ashes unavailability of their “enforcer” Ben Stokes.
The allrounder remains in England waiting to hear whether police will charge him after his arrest on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm in Bristol on September 25.
Stokes was released under investigation and England coach Trevor Bayliss said he is not expecting any involvement from the 26-year-old in the five-Test series, starting in Brisbane on November 23.
“He’s an incredible player, he fills two spots in one,” McGrath said.
“If he doesn’t come out, that’s a big loss to England.
“But he’s vice captain, he can’t put himself in those positions or do things like that. He’s got to realise that.”
Stokes, who has been banned indefinitely by the England and Wales Cricket Board, is an unlikely tourist to Australia but calls are growing among former teammates for him to be selected if he is not charged.
“It’s a massive blow for them without a doubt,” McGrath said.
“The way he bowls, when he’s on fire swinging that reverse swing, he’s a quality player, without a doubt.
“He’s an enforcer within the team and that’s fine on the field as long as it stays there.
“Who would be the enforcer in his shoes?”
Build your own fantasy cricket team and put it to the test with Draftstars daily fantasy competitions. Pick your match, pick your team and watch the points roll in to take out cash prizes on each match. What are you really gambling with? Set a deposit limit.
Jonny Bairstow had a costly spill for the Punjab Kings, giving Royal Challengers Bengaluru star Virat Kohli a reprieve on nought.
Bazball was developed as a strategy devised to use the resources efficiently rather than revolutionize the system.
England's tour of India has ended in abject fashion as the tourists were hammered by an innings and 64 runs inside three days, with…
India have bowled England out for a below-par 218 and cruised to 1-135 in reply to seize early control of the fifth and final…
India have accomplished a nervy run-chase to secure a five-wicket victory against England in the fourth cricket Test in Ranchi. Chasing a modest 192…
In the build up to the India vs England Test series, there were reasonable predictions that India would be the ultimate challenge for Bazball.…