Former England opener and coach David Lloyd has warned against asking Jonny Bairstow to replace Zak Crawley at the top of the order in the Ashes, citing Jason Roy's struggles in the 2019 series.
Bairstow enjoyed a golden summer last year, smashing 681 runs at an average of 75.66 including four centuries as England began their new era under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum with stunning victories over New Zealand, India and South Africa.
However, after he broke his leg in a freak accident while playing golf, Bairstow's replacement at number five Harry Brook has enjoyed a similarly stunning run of form.
