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Will Macpherson

England must learn Jonny Bairstow lesson as renaissance man thrives on clarity over role with latest century

Jonny Bairstow celebrates his terrific century for England against West Indies in Antigua

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Jonny Bairstow’s century in Antigua rescued England from an opening day of ignominy and should signal the dawn of the fourth phase of their great renaissance man’s Test career.

Bairstow has worn many hats for England. A one-day opener, in Test cricket he has batted everywhere from first drop to No7, been wicketkeeper, close catcher and boundary rider. In 2012-13, he was a player of promise at the end of a great era.

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