Title: After IPL snub, Jonny Bairstow eyes England comeback
Jonny Bairstow is still aiming for an England recall after being appointed as Yorkshire’s red-ball cricket captain. Despite being overlooked for both the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Bairstow is focused on leading Yorkshire to success in the County Championship and ultimately earning a spot back in the England national team.
The 35-year-old wicket-keeper batsman was named as Yorkshire’s new captain just a week before the start of the English domestic season, replacing the outgoing Joe Root. Bairstow, who has previously played 75 Tests and 147 one-day internationals for England, believes that his new role will give him the opportunity to prove his worth and work towards a recall.
“I’m excited to take on this new challenge and lead Yorkshire to success,” Bairstow said in an interview. “I’ve always been focused on my cricket and I believe that this role will give me the chance to show what I’m capable of. I’m not looking to dwell on the past, but instead, I’m looking to the future and what I can achieve with Yorkshire.”
Bairstow’s appointment as captain comes after a disappointing season for Yorkshire, who were relegated from the First Division of the County Championship last year. The team has been rebuilding under the leadership of new coach, Ottis Gibson, and Bairstow believes that his experience and leadership qualities will be crucial in getting the team back to the top division.
“I’ve always been a hard worker and I believe that my experience and leadership qualities will be valuable assets for Yorkshire,” Bairstow said. “I’m not looking to make excuses, but instead, I’m looking to use my skills to get the team back to the top division. I’m excited to work with the lads and get the best out of them.”
Despite being overlooked for the IPL and PSL, Bairstow remains focused on his goal of earning an England recall. He believes that his experience and form for Yorkshire will be crucial in his bid to get back into the national team.
“I’m not looking to dwell on the past, but instead, I’m looking to the future and what I can achieve with Yorkshire,” Bairstow said. “I believe that my experience and form for the county will be crucial in my bid to get back into the national team. I’m not getting ahead of myself, but instead, I’m focusing on the present and what I can achieve with Yorkshire.”
Yorkshire will begin their County Championship campaign on April 7 against Worcestershire, and Bairstow is determined to make a strong start to the season.
“We’re looking to make a strong start to the season and get off to a good start,” Bairstow said. “We’ve got a tough schedule ahead of us, but I believe that we have the quality and depth to do well. I’m excited to get started and lead the team to success.”
In conclusion, Jonny Bairstow is still aiming for an England recall after being appointed as Yorkshire’s red-ball cricket captain. Despite being overlooked for the IPL and PSL, Bairstow is focused on leading Yorkshire to success in the County Championship and ultimately earning a spot back in the England national team.
