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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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| 2009–present | Yorkshire | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016 | Peshawar Zalmi | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018 | Kerala Kings | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019–2021 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021–present | Welsh Fire | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022–2024 | Punjab Kings | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | Joburg Super Kings | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | Mumbai Indians | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: ESPNcricinfo, 26 May 2025
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Jonathan Marc Bairstow (born 26 September 1989) is an English cricketer. He played for the England team in all three types of international cricket: Test, One Day International (ODI), and Twenty20 International (T20I). Jonny is a right-handed wicket-keeper-batter, meaning he catches balls behind the stumps and also bats.
Since 2009, he has played for Yorkshire County Cricket Club in England. He has also played for teams like Sunrisers Hyderabad, Punjab Kings, and Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Jonny made his ODI and T20I debuts in 2011, and his Test debut in 2012.
With Ben Stokes, Jonny holds a world record in Test cricket. They made 399 runs together for the sixth wicket against South Africa in 2015–16. Jonny was also a key player in the England team that won the 2019 Cricket World Cup.
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Early Life and Sporting Talent
Jonny Bairstow was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, on 26 September 1989. His mother, Janet, made history in 2020 as the first female vice-president of Yorkshire County Cricket Club. Jonny's father, David Bairstow, was also a famous wicket-keeper for Yorkshire and England. David passed away when Jonny was eight, but he had taught Jonny cricket and remained a big inspiration. Jonny has a sister, Rebecca, and an older half-brother, Andrew Bairstow, who played for Derbyshire.
Jonny attended St Peter's School, York, starting in 2001. He was a talented athlete in many sports. He played rugby, hockey, and football, besides cricket. In 2008, Wisden Cricketers' Almanack recognized his cricket skills. He won their first Young Schools Cricketer of the Year award. He had scored 654 runs for his school in 2007. Jonny was also part of the Leeds United Academy for eight years. He left at age fifteen, choosing cricket because he felt he could become a professional player in that sport.
Playing for Yorkshire
Starting His Cricket Journey
At 18, Jonny was invited to play for Yorkshire's Second Eleven team in 2008. He scored well, averaging 61.60 runs. Soon after, he signed a two-year contract with Yorkshire.
In 2009, he started playing for the Second XI again. He scored an amazing 202 runs not out against Leicestershire Second XI. This led to him being picked for Yorkshire's first team. He made his first-class debut against Somerset. He scored 28 and 82 runs. During that match, he even filled in as wicket-keeper and took four catches. That season, he played in twelve first-class matches, scoring 592 runs.
Becoming a Regular Player
Jonny became a regular player for Yorkshire in 2010. He scored 918 runs and took 29 catches. His talent was noticed, and he was selected for the England Performance Programme squad. He also played for the England Lions team in 2011.
In 2011, Jonny became Yorkshire's main wicket-keeper. He scored his first century (205 runs) against Nottinghamshire. He was the only Yorkshire batter to score over 1,000 runs that season. For his great performances, he won the Cricket Writers' Club Young Cricketer of the Year award in 2011.
Yorkshire was relegated in 2011 but got promoted back to Division One in 2012. Jonny played a big part, scoring three centuries. In 2014, he had a good season as a wicket-keeper, taking 38 catches.
A Fantastic 2015 Season
Jonny had an amazing season in 2015 when Yorkshire won the County Championship again. He scored 1,108 runs in just nine matches, averaging 92.33. His highest score was 219 not out against Durham. In that match, he and Tim Bresnan set a new club record. They added 366 runs together for the seventh wicket.
Because of his excellent play in 2015, Jonny was named one of the five Wisden Cricketers of the Year in 2016. The Almanack noted that he was great in tough situations. All his centuries that year came when Yorkshire was struggling.
Later Years with Yorkshire
As Jonny became a regular England player, he played less often for Yorkshire. He signed a central contract with England. However, in March 2025, he was named Yorkshire's red-ball captain.
Playing for England: ODIs and T20Is
Early International Matches
Jonny's strong performances in 2011 earned him a spot in England's ODI and T20I squads. He made his ODI debut against India on 16 September 2011. He scored an unbeaten 41 runs off just 21 balls and was named Man of the Match.
His T20I debut was against West Indies on 23 September 2011. He played as a specialist batter. In September 2017, Jonny scored his first ODI century against West Indies. He scored 100 not out, helping England win by seven wickets.
World Cup Journeys
Jonny was part of England's squad for the 2012 ICC World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka. He played in all five matches. He also played in the 2021 and 2024 T20 World Cups. He missed the 2022 tournament, which England won, due to a broken leg.
He missed the 2015 Cricket World Cup but played in the 2019 and 2023 editions. Jonny was a key member of England's winning team in the 2019 World Cup. He played in the final against New Zealand at Lord's. The match was a tie, and England won after a "super over" tie, by scoring more boundaries.
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Playing for England: Test Cricket
Test Debut and Early Challenges
After a great start to the 2012 season with Yorkshire, Jonny was selected for England's first Test match against West Indies in May. He made his Test debut at Lord's. He was chosen as a specialist batter because Matt Prior was England's main wicket-keeper. Jonny played in all three matches but scored only 38 runs.
Later in 2012, South Africa toured England. Jonny was left out for the first two Tests. However, he was recalled for the third Test at Lord's. England was struggling in their first innings when Jonny came in. He scored 95 runs, helping England avoid a disaster. In the second innings, he scored 54. South Africa won the match and the series. Wisden magazine noted that Jonny's innings should have been a big moment, but England seemed unsure how to use him.
First Ashes Series Experience
Jonny played in one Test in India and one in New Zealand during the 2012–13 winter. In May 2013, he played two home Tests against New Zealand. He scored 41 and 64 runs, sharing a good partnership with his Yorkshire teammate Joe Root.
In July 2013, Jonny made his Ashes debut against Australia. He scored 37, 15, and 67 runs in the first two Tests. England won both matches and the series 3–0.
During the return series in Australia that winter, Jonny was the reserve wicket-keeper. He replaced Matt Prior for the last two matches. This meant he and his father, David, became the first father and son to keep wicket for England in Test cricket. Australia won the series 5–0.
Return to the Test Team in 2015
Jonny was out of the England team for 18 months. But his amazing season for Yorkshire in 2015 led to his recall. He played in an ODI against New Zealand, scoring 83 not out. This earned him a spot in the third Test against Australia. England won the series 3–2.
In the fourth Test at Trent Bridge, Australia was bowled out for just 60 runs. Jonny joined Joe Root and they built a strong partnership of 173 runs. Jonny scored 74. England won the match by an innings.
Jonny then played against Pakistan in the UAE. He scored useful runs as a specialist batter. Before the 2015–16 series in South Africa, England announced Jonny would be their main wicket-keeper in Test cricket. He scored 41 and 79 runs in the first Test, helping England win.
World Record Partnership with Ben Stokes
The second Test in Cape Town, South Africa, was a highlight for Jonny. England was 223 for 5 when he joined Ben Stokes. They created a world record partnership of 399 runs for the sixth wicket. Stokes scored 258 runs, and Jonny scored 150 not out. This was Jonny's first Test century. It was a very emotional moment for him. He looked to the sky, thinking of his father and grandfather. His mother and sister were watching. Wisden described his batting as "serene," even with Stokes hitting so many runs.
Test Matches from 2016 to 2022
Jonny played in most of England's Test matches for the next six years. He had a "dream series" against Sri Lanka in 2016. He scored 140 runs at Headingley and 167 not out at Lord's. He won the Player of the Series award.
In the 2021–22 winter, Jonny played in Australia and the West Indies. In Australia, he scored 113 runs in a difficult series for England. In the West Indies, he scored a strong 140 runs to rescue England after a poor start.
Winning the Wisden Trophy in 2022
In the 2022 season, Jonny played in six Test matches. He scored 681 runs at an average of 75.66, including four centuries. Wisden called his batting "stunning."
In June, against New Zealand, Jonny scored a match-winning 136 runs off 92 balls. His century was the second-fastest by an English batter in Test history. In the next Test, he scored 162 runs and 71 not out, helping England win.
England's next Test was against India. India scored 416 runs. England was struggling at 84 for five. Jonny scored 106 runs, saving England from a follow-on. India set England a target of 378 runs to win. Jonny (114 not out) and Joe Root (142 not out) both scored centuries. They won the match with an unbroken partnership of 269 runs. This was England's highest successful run chase in Test cricket. Jonny's century was his second of the match and his sixth in 2022.
For his great performances in 2022, Jonny won several awards. He received the Professional Cricketers' Association Men's Cricketer of the Year award. He also won the Cricket Writers' Club Bob Willis Trophy. He was named in the ICC Men's Test Team of the Year. In April 2023, Jonny won the first "Wisden Trophy" for his two centuries against India.
In August 2022, Jonny broke his left leg while playing golf. He was out of action for eight months. He returned to cricket in May 2023 and played a Test match against Ireland in June.
Recent Test Matches (2023-2024)
Australia toured England in 2023 for the Ashes series. Jonny played in all five Tests. The series ended in a 2–2 draw, so Australia kept the Ashes. In one match, Jonny was given out in a controversial way. He left his batting area, thinking the ball was dead, but the Australian wicket-keeper threw the ball at the stumps. The umpire ruled him out.
Jonny's best performance in that series was 99 not out in the fourth Test. He was left stranded on 99 when the last wicket fell.
From January to March 2024, Jonny played five Tests for England in India. He reached 6,000 Test runs in his 100th Test match. However, he was not selected for England's tour of the West Indies in July 2024 due to his form.
Playing for Franchise Teams
Jonny first played Twenty20 cricket for Yorkshire in 2010. Since becoming an international player, he has been in demand by many T20 teams around the world. He has played for:
- 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 November 2018, Jonny also played for Kerala Kings in the T10 League in Sharjah. In his last game for them, he scored a record 84 not out off just 24 balls. This helped his team win.
For the IPL 2025 playoffs, Jonny joined Mumbai Indians.
Playing Style and Personality
When Jonny was named a Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 2015, he was described as "a good man for a crisis." He has faced challenges in his life, and his family's closeness after his father's death has inspired him. His mother, Janet, has spoken about his strong work ethic and his desire to succeed.
His England batting coach, Mark Ramprakash, said Jonny is a "proper batter" who can play well in all types of cricket. He is especially good in tough conditions when the ball moves a lot. Ramprakash noted that Jonny is "spontaneous and instinctive" in his batting. While he can play carefully, he is at his best when he attacks the bowling.
His Book
In 2017, Jonny published his autobiography called A Clear Blue Sky. He wrote it with Duncan Hamilton. The title refers to the moment he scored his first Test century. He looked up at "a clear blue sky" and remembered his father.
See also
In Spanish: Jonny Bairstow para niños
