England opener Jonny Bairstow, who smashed 100 on Friday to stage the continued ODI collection in opposition to India, questioned the idea on which former India captain Sunil Gavaskar had commented that the England batsman appeared ‘uninterested’ in Test cricket.
The right-handed batsman had obtained three geese in 4 Test innings of the collection in opposition to India that England misplaced 1-3 earlier this month and Gavaskar had stated the batsman appeared “uninterested” throughout his keep on the crease.
However, after bouncing again into kind, scoring 94 and 124 within the first two ODIs whereas offering England with rocking begins, Bairstow responded to Gavaskar’s feedback.
“I am interested [in knowing] as to how that opinion could have been made, especially as there’s been no correspondence or communication between myself and him,” stated Bairstow.
“He’s greater than welcome to provide me a hoop and I’ll converse to him about my will to do nicely in Test cricket, and the enjoyment I do get out of enjoying Test cricket.
“My phone is on and if he does want to give me a call or a message, he should feel free.”
The 31-year-old, with 11 tons, is behind Joe Root (16), Eoin Morgan (13) and Marcus Trescothick (12) within the checklist of English batsmen with most ODI centuries.
He stated he would like to surpass Root and turn into England’s high century-maker.
“Naturally, you would like to have the most ODI hundreds for England,” he stated.
“I’m happy with how I’m playing and I’m happy with those figures, but they mean nothing if you don’t keep converting in the future.”
Talking in regards to the 2nd ODI, Bairstow and Ben Stokes performed knocks of 124 and 99 respectively as England chased down the 337-run goal with utmost ease to stage the three-match collection 1-1 on the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.
The collection decider can be performed on the identical venue on Sunday.
