• Jonny Bairstow hits 95-ball century.
• Yorkshireman’s home Test century is outstanding.
• His hundred since 2016.

Jonny Bairstow describes Test cricket as “a basic game that we complicate” after smashing a 95-ball century to rescue England from 55 for 6 at Headingly.

Bairstow batted with England 17-3 after Trent Boult’s new-ball burst. Joe Root edged Tim Southee behind to leave them 21 for 4. This brought in Ben Stokes, with whom Bairstow had contributed 179 in 20.1 overs in the second Test.

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“People talk garbage about many things. Sometimes it clutters your head; you must flick it. Right now I’m listening to the folks that matter to me.

“It’s very uncommon for folks to utter complete nonsense while discussing certain issues. Sometimes it clutters your thinking; you must flick it. I’m listening to my important individuals.

“Authenticity is key. McCullum said, “Impress the game.” Always played cricket this way. Like Jonny, I saw the ball.”

Enjoy! Bairstow listened. He praised his sincerity. “Usually? Unsure. Asking. Typical? “Succeed,”

After England’s bad start, Bairstow hit boundaries off Boult’s sixth and seventh balls. Stokes shot Neil Wagner to mid-off for 18 from 13 balls, leaving England six wickets behind. Overnight, he and Overton contributed 209 runs to cut the margin to 65.

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Bairstow: “Many views.” “You may bat as you have for years against Trent Boult and Tim Southee. You must reduce their stride length. Conditions helped.

Bairstow made a home century since 2016. He likes being here. Yorkshireman’s home Test century is outstanding. My family.

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