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England outmuscle India to set up tantalising final day of fifth Test as Jonny Bairstow maintains superb form

For the third Test in a row, the final day is tantalisingly poised, and there will be a very good crowd to watch it. For the fourth Test in a row, England have a chance of pulling off a remarkable chase.

Evening Standard · Jul 4, 2022

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow leave England daring to dream against India

No England side has ever hunted down more than 359 but they have their eyes set on a record chase of 378 at Edgbaston

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2022

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow put England on way to record-breaking win vs India

England need a further 119 runs to complete the ninth-highest fourth innings run chase in Test match history, with Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow both unbeaten on 76 and 73 respectively

Daily Mirror · Jul 4, 2022

Stuart Broad over costs a Test record 35 runs as India take charge at Edgbaston

The tourists reduced England to 60 for three having made 416 in their first innings.

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2022

Stuart Broad makes history twice on wild morning at Edgbaston

Bowler reached two milestones, one definitely unwanted.

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2022

England vs New Zealand third Test ratings: A perfect 10 for Jonny Bairstow

Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root made light work of New Zealand on day five to ensure a 3-0 series victory.

Evening Standard · Jun 27, 2022

Zak Crawley should be a perfect fit for this England but offers only high farce

Opener’s flashy 25 was of a piece with the McCullum-Stokes ethos but frankly he could do with a bit more fear, and a return to his county

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2022

Jonny Bairstow and Jamie Overton produce astonishing England fightback as crazy Headingley delivers again

Headingley has hosted crazy Test matches for decades. This England team have been crazy Test cricket for weeks. We should have expected this England team playing at this cricket ground would provide a toxically crazy combination.

Evening Standard · Jun 24, 2022

Bairstow’s thrilling knock keeps England in touch with New Zealand

An unbeaten stand of 209 between Jonny Bairstow and Jamie Overton kept England in contention after day two of the third Test at Headingley

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2022

England top order left in tatters as New Zealand gain upper hand at Headingley

The hosts were 93-6 in reply to New Zealand’s 329 all out.

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2022