The Cricket Paper | 10th June 2016
BRAVE BAIRSTOW TAKES FIGHT TO SRI LANKANS
Jonny Bairstow's maiden first-class hundred at Lord’s rescued England on the opening day of the third and final Test against Sri Lanka. The Yorkshire wicketkeeper continued his fine run of form this year, with an unbeaten 107 that helped Alastair Cook’s side reach the close on 279-6. While far from an impregnable position for the hosts, who failed to take advantage of a flat pitch on a perfect day for batting at Lord’s, Bairstow’s third Test hundred kept England in the hunt for the victory that would see them seal a 3-0 series whitewash.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in The Cricket Paper 10th June 2016.