Jonny Bairstow facts for kids
Bairstow in 2015
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Jonathan Marc Bairstow
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| Born | 26 September 1989 Bradford, West Yorkshire, England |
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| Batting | Right-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Wicket-keeper-batter | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Relations | David Bairstow (father) Andrew Bairstow (half-brother) |
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| Test debut (cap 652) | 17 May 2012 v West Indies | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Test | 7 March 2024 v India | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI debut (cap 223) | 16 September 2011 v India | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last ODI | 11 November 2023 v Pakistan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI shirt no. | 51 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I debut (cap 56) | 23 September 2011 v West Indies | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last T20I | 27 June 2024 v India | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I shirt no. | 51 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009–present | Yorkshire | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016 | Peshawar Zalmi | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018 | Kerala Kings | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019–2021 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021–present | Welsh Fire | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022–present | Punjab Kings | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025–present | Joburg Super Kings | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Source: ESPNcricinfo, 30 September 2024
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Jonathan Marc Bairstow (born 26 September 1989) is an English cricket player. He has played for the England national team in all three types of international cricket: Test, One Day International (ODI), and Twenty20 International (T20I). He is known as a right-handed wicket-keeper-batter. Since 2009, he has played for Yorkshire County Cricket Club in England. He has also played for teams like Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Jonny Bairstow made his ODI and T20I debuts in 2011, and his Test debut in 2012. He holds a world record with Ben Stokes for the highest sixth-wicket partnership in Test cricket, scoring 399 runs together against South Africa in 2015–16. Bairstow was also a key player in the England team that won the 2019 Cricket World Cup.
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Early Life and Sporting Talents
Jonny Bairstow was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, on 26 September 1989. His mother, Janet, made history in 2020 by becoming the first female vice-president of Yorkshire County Cricket Club. Jonny's father, David Bairstow, was also a famous wicket-keeper who played for both Yorkshire and England. David passed away when Jonny was eight years old, but he had taught Jonny how to play cricket and remained a big inspiration. Jonny has a sister, Rebecca, and an older half-brother, Andrew Bairstow, who also played cricket.
In 2001, Bairstow went to St Peter's School, York. He was a talented athlete who played many sports. Besides being a wicket-keeper in cricket, he played rugby, hockey, and football. In 2008, his cricket skills were recognized when he won the Young Schools Cricketer of the Year award from Wisden Cricketers' Almanack. He had scored 654 runs for his school in 2007.
For eight years, until he was fifteen, Bairstow was part of the Leeds United Academy for football. He eventually chose cricket because he felt he had a better chance to become a professional player in that sport.
Playing for Yorkshire
Bairstow started playing for Yorkshire's Second Eleven team in 2008 when he was 18. He scored well and was soon invited to join the first-team squad. In 2008, he signed a two-year contract with Yorkshire.
In the 2009 season, he made his first-class debut for Yorkshire against Somerset. He scored 28 and 82 runs in his first match. When the team's main wicket-keeper got injured, Bairstow stepped in and took four catches. That season, he played in twelve first-class matches, scoring 592 runs and taking 21 catches.
Bairstow became a regular player for Yorkshire in 2010. In 2011, he became Yorkshire's main wicket-keeper and was given his county cap. He scored his first first-class century, making 205 runs against Nottinghamshire. He was the only Yorkshire batter to score over 1,000 runs that season, with a total of 1,213 runs.
In 2011, Bairstow was named the Cricket Writers' Club Young Cricketer of the Year. He was the ninth player from Yorkshire to win this award.
Yorkshire won the County Championship in 2014 and 2015, becoming champions two years in a row. Bairstow played a big part in these wins. In 2015, he had an amazing season, scoring 1,108 runs in just nine matches. His highest score was 219 not out against Durham. In that match, he and Tim Bresnan set a new club record for a seventh-wicket partnership, adding 366 runs together.
Because of his great performances in 2015, Bairstow was chosen as one of the five Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 2016. He was described as a player who performs well when his team is in a difficult situation.
After signing a special contract with the England national team, Bairstow has played less often for Yorkshire. However, he still holds many great memories with the club. In one of his last List A matches for Yorkshire in 2017, he scored a career-best 174 runs.
One Day and Twenty20 International Cricket
Starting His International Career
After his strong performances in 2011, Bairstow was selected for England's One Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 International (T20I) teams. He made his ODI debut against India on 16 September 2011. A week later, on 23 September, he played his first T20I match against West Indies.
In his first ODI against India, Bairstow scored an unbeaten 41 runs very quickly, helping England win the match. He was named the Man of the Match for his exciting innings.
In September 2017, Bairstow scored his first ODI century against West Indies. He opened the batting and scored 100 runs without being out, leading England to a seven-wicket victory.
World Cup Appearances
Bairstow has played in several major international tournaments for England. He was part of the England squad for the 2012 ICC World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka.
He also played in the 2021 and 2024 T20 World Cups. He missed the 2022 tournament, which England won, because he broke his leg.
Bairstow was a key member of the England team that won the 2019 Cricket World Cup. He played in the final against New Zealand at Lord's. The match was incredibly close and ended in a tie, even after a special "super over". England won because they had scored more boundaries during the match.
Test Cricket Journey
Test Debut and Early Challenges
After a great start to the 2012 season with Yorkshire, Bairstow was chosen for England's Test team. He made his Test debut against West Indies at Lord's in May 2012. He was given his England cap by his family friend, Geoffrey Boycott.
Later in 2012, Bairstow played against South Africa at Lord's. England was struggling when he came to bat. He scored 95 runs, helping England recover from a difficult position. Even though England lost the match, his innings showed his great potential.
Playing in the Ashes Series
In July 2013, Bairstow played in his first "Ashes" series against Australia. He scored 67 runs in the second Test at Lord's, helping England win the series 3–0.
He also traveled to Australia for the return Ashes series in 2013–14. He became the first son of a former England wicket-keeper to also keep wicket for England in Test cricket, following in his father David's footsteps.
Return to the England Team in 2015
After a fantastic season with Yorkshire in 2015, Bairstow was called back to the England team. He played in the third Test against Australia at Edgbaston. In the fourth Test at Trent Bridge, he scored 74 runs and shared a big partnership of 173 runs with Joe Root. England won that match by a large margin.
In 2015–16, Bairstow became England's first-choice wicket-keeper in Test cricket for the series in South Africa. In the first Test, he scored 41 and 79 runs, helping England win.
World Record Partnership with Ben Stokes
The second Test against South Africa in Cape Town was a huge moment for Bairstow. England was 223 for 5 when he joined Ben Stokes at the crease. Together, they made a world record partnership of 399 runs for the sixth wicket! Stokes scored an amazing 258 runs, and Bairstow scored 150 runs not out, which was his first Test century.
When he reached his century, it was a very emotional moment for him. He looked up to the sky, thinking of his father and grandfather. This innings showed how calm and focused he could be, even with Stokes hitting the ball everywhere!
Key Performances from 2016 to 2022
Bairstow continued to play in most of England's Test matches for the next six years. In 2016, he had a "dream series" against Sri Lanka. He scored 140 runs at his home ground, Headingley, when England was in trouble. He then scored 167 not out at Lord's. England won the series, and Bairstow was named the Player of the Series.
In 2021–22, he scored a century (113 runs) against Australia in Sydney, which was England's only century in a tough series. He also scored a "pugnacious" 140 runs against West Indies, rescuing England from a difficult start.
Winning the Wisden Trophy in 2022
The 2022 season was incredible for Bairstow. He played in six Test matches and scored 681 runs at a very high average, including four centuries. Wisden described his batting as "stunning".
In June 2022, he scored a match-winning 136 runs off just 92 balls against New Zealand. This was the second-fastest Test century by an English batter. In the next Test, he scored 162 runs and 71 not out, helping England win again.
Later in 2022, in a rescheduled Test against India, Bairstow scored two centuries in the same match (106 and 114 not out). He and Joe Root shared an unbroken partnership of 269 runs, leading England to their highest successful run chase in Test cricket. This was his sixth century of 2022!
For his amazing performances in 2022, Bairstow won several awards, including the Professional Cricketers' Association Men's Cricketer of the Year. He also won the "Wisden Trophy" in 2023 for his outstanding Test performance against India.
In August 2022, Bairstow broke his left leg in a golf accident. He was out of action for eight months but made a strong comeback in May 2023, playing for Yorkshire and then for England against Ireland.
Recent Matches (2023 to Present)
In 2023, Bairstow played in all five Ashes Tests against Australia. In one match, there was a controversial moment when he was stumped out after leaving his batting area, thinking the ball was "dead". The crowd booed, but the umpire's decision was correct according to the rules of cricket.
His best score in that series was 99 not out. He was left on 99 when the last wicket fell, which has only happened twice before in Ashes Tests.
From January to March 2024, Bairstow played five Tests for England in India. The final Test was his 100th Test match, and he also reached 6,000 Test runs during the game. He was later not selected for England's tour of the West Indies in July 2024.
Playing for Franchise Teams
Besides playing for England and Yorkshire, Bairstow has also played for various Twenty20 franchise teams around the world. These include:
- Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League (2015–2016)
- Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (2019–2021)
- Welsh Fire in The Hundred (2021–2023)
- Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (2022–2024)
In 2018, he played for Kerala Kings in the T10 League in Sharjah. In one game, he scored an amazing 84 runs not out off just 24 balls, setting a new record for that format!
Style of Play and Personality
When Bairstow was named a Wisden Cricketer of the Year, he was described as "a good man for a crisis". This means he performs well when things are tough. His family has been a big support, especially after his father's passing. His mother, Janet, has often talked about his strong work ethic and his drive to succeed.
His former England batting coach, Mark Ramprakash, said that Bairstow is a "proper batter" who can play well in all types of cricket. He is especially good in difficult conditions when the ball moves around a lot. Bairstow is known for being "spontaneous and instinctive" in his batting. While he can play defensively, he is often at his best when he attacks the bowling.
Images for kids
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Jonny Bairstow with fans after the 2019 Cricket World Cup
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Bairstow batting against Australia in the 1st Test of the 2013 Ashes series at Trent Bridge.
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See also
In Spanish: Jonny Bairstow para niños
