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Matthew Cooper

Stuart Broad defends Jonny Bairstow after Michael Vaughan's "pathetic" criticism

Stuart Broad has defended Jonny Bairstow after former England captain Michael Vaughan described his dismissal in the second innings of the first Test against New Zealand as "dumb" and "pathetic".

With England chasing 277 runs to win, they were in trouble when Bairstow walked out to bat at 46-3. And he immediately looked to be aggressive, striking three boundaries off an over from Trent Boult.

However, his innings lasted just 15 balls when he fell to Kyle Jamieson off the final delivery of an excellent spell. After almost nicking off the ball before, Bairstow went for another extravagant drive and got bowled through the gate for 16 to leave England 69-4.

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