Jonny Bairstow returns to England squad as Ben Foakes makes way
Ben Foakes has been dropped for England’s one-off Test against Ireland at Lord’s next month, paving the way for Jonny Bairstow’s return as wicketkeeper ahead of this summer’s Ashes. Despite being regarded as one of the world’s best glovemen and averaging 38.9 with the bat under Test captain Ben Stokes, Foakes is out in the cold with Bairstow taking his spot in a 15-strong squad. Rob Key, England’s managing director for men’s cricket, said: “It was a seriously tough decisionRead More