Should Jonny Bairstow keep the gloves? Talking points after England win third Ashes Test
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Should Jonny Bairstow keep the gloves? Talking points after England win third Ashes Test

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Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. England’s changes prove the difference open image in gallery Brought in for the Test, Mark Wood and Chris Woakes hit the winning runs Few thought Stokes would be able to play a part with the ball after his 12-over spell at Lord’s preceded him hobbling between the wickets during his 155. Points of contention ahead of Old Trafford open image in gallery Jonny Bairstow scored just five in England’s run chase Stokes does not often show pain, but he was hit in a very delicate area while on nine just after the lunch break on the final day of Headingley and dropped to his knees. While Jonny Bairstow was electric during the first Bazball summer last year, he has made just one significant score in the Ashes: a 78 in the first innings at Edgbaston, and averages 23.5 in the series so far. open image in gallery Brendon McCullum’s side played a clever version of Bazball at Headingley England’s attacking style has caught the attention of the cricketing world since last year, and it has received plaudits for successes at home and abroad.

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