When will Jonny Bairstow returnto international cricket?
Return
England batter Jonny Bairstow has confirmed that he won't be taking the field for the rest of the year. However, the dashing batter can't wait for 2023to get underway as he wants to return sooner than later.
Injury
Bairstow suffered an ankle dislocation while playing golf in Leeds last month. The senior batter had slipped on the golf course, which caused harm to his lower leg. He will miss the ICC T20 World Cup.
Recovery
In an Instagram post, Bairstow revealed that his recovery needs time as he has injuries in multiple areas.
Series
Bairstow will miss England's tour of Pakistan in December this year. His main target will be to return for the home Ashes series and the ODI World Cup in India next year.
Numbers
Bairstow's injury was indeed untimely as he was enjoying a purple patch in 2022. With 1,061 runs in 10 games, he's currently the highest run-scorer in Test matches this year.
Nucleus
Bairstow has been a vital part of the resurgent and fearless England Test team. He has been an ambassador of the team's newly-found 'Bazball' approach as his aggressive batting has troubled some prominent bowlers.