Jonny Bairstow

London Spirit has unveiled a new blue kit for The Hundred, incorporating the MCC's iconic "egg and bacon" colours to honour Lord's heritage. This tribute aligns with the franchise's majority ownership by the MCC, the owner of the "Home of Cricket." The team aims for a title challenge with a star-studded squad and new coaching additions.

Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan achieved a significant milestone for Gujarat Titans, registering their sixth century partnership for the opening wicket in IPL 2026. This remarkable feat against Rajasthan Royals matches the IPL record held by legendary opening pairs from Sunrisers Hyderabad. The duo's dominant performance once again provided a strong foundation for their team.

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi etched his name in IPL history with a blistering 97 off 29 balls in the 2026 Eliminator. The Rajasthan Royals opener shattered multiple records, including Chris Gayle's long-standing mark for most sixes in a season with 65. Sooryavanshi also set new benchmarks for powerplay runs and sixes in an innings, showcasing extraordinary talent.

Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan of Gujarat Titans achieved a significant IPL milestone, registering their ninth century opening partnership. This feat equals the record held by Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle, placing them second for most century stands by any pair. The duo also matched the record for most opening wicket century stands with six.

Mumbai Indians posted a huge 243/5 thanks to Ryan Rickelton's 123. Chasing this target, Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head formed a record opening partnership. Their 129-run stand put Sunrisers Hyderabad in a strong position. This partnership now equals the record for most century stands for the opening wicket in IPL history.

Sunrisers Hyderabad's opening pair, Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head, unleashed an unprecedented Powerplay assault against Punjab Kings, smashing 105 runs without loss. Abhishek recorded a blistering half-century in 18 balls and equaled the record for most sixes in a Powerplay with seven, highlighting SRH's dominance.

England on Tuesday brought in wicket-keeper Jonny Bairstow and pacer Mark Wood to their squad for the day/night Test against India, starting February 24 in Ahmedabad. England lost the second Test here on Tuesday by 317 runs as India drew level in the four-match series. The selectors also decided to send spin all-rounder Moeen Ali back to England as part of their rotation policy.

New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Santner pulled off an outstanding one-handed stunner to get rid of England opener Jonny Bairstow (6) in the second ODI in Southampton on Sunday. The terrific Santner catch happened in the third over of the England innings when opener Jonny Bairstow was looking to flick a Trent Boult delivery to mid-wicket. As Bairstow played the shot early, the ball got the leading edge of his bat and flew towards extra-cover.

Jonny Bairstow hit a hundred as England ended India's unbeaten run at this World Cup with a 31-run win on Sunday to once again leave semi-final qualification in their own hands.

England's Jonny Bairstow continued his brilliant year in Test cricket when he scored 106 against India at Edgbaston on Sunday.

Indian Premier League franchise Punjab Kings suffered a major blow as their explosive top-order batter Jonny Bairstow was ruled out of the entire upcoming season, which begins from March 31. Bairstow, who suffered a freak injury in September last year and had to undergo surgery and has failed to recover in time for the two-month long tournament.

Ireland fast bowler Josh Little has been reprimanded for using "inappropriate" language against Jonny Bairstow during the second ODI against England in Southampton.

GT made two changes with Sai Sudarshan and Darshan Nalkhande coming in for Vijay Shankar and Varun Aaron for their debut matches. Jonny Bairstow is making his debut for Punjab Kings as he was brought in for Bhanuka Rajapaksa.

India bowled out England for 284 in their first innings on the third day of the rescheduled fifth Test on Sunday.

Jonny Bairstow's scored second consecutive century to help England secure a comprehensive 119-run victory against New Zealand on Wednesday as the hosts stormed into the semi-finals of the World Cup for the first time since 1992.

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan praised batter Jonny Bairstow for his remarkable cenutry as the English Men finally showed some fight against Australia on Day 3 of the ongoing fourth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday.

Former England captain Mike Atherton on Sunday criticised Jonny Bairstow for what he described as "dozy cricket" during the second Ashes Test against Australia at Lord's.

Bairstow was ruled out of the rest of the summer and the T20 World Cup by a freak injury suffered on the golf course in September. He will also miss the Test series against Pakistan in December.

Opener Jonny Bairstow, who sizzled with 124 (112b, 11x4, 7x6) in the series-levelling win, observed that the team that hits the most number of boundaries wins the game. It’s a logic that works even in gully cricket.

England Lions and Pakistan Shaheens are stranded in Dubai after Iran’s air strikes led to UAE airspace closure, cancelling their match. Jonny Bairstow, Andrew Flintoff, and others are stuck. The ECB says, “The safety and security of our teams and staff is our top priority,” while Bairstow sought flight updates on X.

Jamie Smith's remarkable unbeaten 184 against India at Edgbaston has etched his name in England's Test history, surpassing Alec Stewart's long-standing record. Walking in at a critical juncture, Smith's innings rescued England from 84/5, forging a 303-run partnership with Harry Brook. Despite Smith's heroics, India secured a commanding lead, with Mohammed Siraj's impressive 6 for 70 further solidifying India's position.

An unprecedented fans' rage was seen at the Lord's after Jonny Bairstow's controversial dismissal in the morning session on Day 5 of the second Ashes Test. Fans booing Australian players, Usman Khawaja exchanging of words with one the members inside the long room were the repercussion as the Bairstow run out spiced up the final day.

England wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler will miss next week's fourth Test against India at the Oval because of the expected birth of his second child, team management announced Sunday. This will be the first time Bairstow, who has kept wicket in 48 of his 77 Tests, will be behind the stumps at this level in two years.

England's Test captain Ben Stokes has been rested from the home T20 series against South Africa as part of the team's workload management. Stokes, who is currently playing the ODI series against India, will also feature in the 50-over games against South Africa beginning July 19 before being rested from the T20 series starting July 27.

Jonny Bairstow is relishing the start of England's "new journey" against New Zealand at Lord's this week. Bairstow only returned from his spell with Indian Premier League side Punjab Kings last Monday and has yet to play any red ball cricket this season.

Last year's runners-up Sunrisers Hyderabad were one of the least active franchises during the IPL 2019 Auction in Jaipur on Tuesday.

Former ICC elite umpire Simon Taufel on Wednesday slammed the hypocrisy and lack of consistency shown by some over Jonny Bairstow's controversial stumping during the recently concluded second Ashes Test at Lord's. After England's loss to Australia by 43 runs on the final day, England coach Brendon McCullum and skipper Ben Stokes said that Bairstow dismissal was not in the spirit of the game.

Wicket-keeper Jonny Bairstow is stranded in Dubai with his family due to halted commercial flights amid rising Middle East tensions. He expressed distress over ensuring their safety and seeking a route home, while cricket schedules have also been disrupted. The UK government advises British nationals in the UAE to shelter in place.

Set to achieve a major milestone of playing his 100th Test this week, England wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow dedicated the achievement to his cancer-survivor mother who has been his driving force and kept the family together through the difficult times.

Mumbai Indians (MI) have bolstered their squad with the addition of Jonny Bairstow, Richard Gleeson, and Charith Asalanka. Bairstow replaces Will Jacks for Rs 5.25 crore, while Gleeson comes in for Ryan Rickelton at Rs 1 crore. Asalanka fills Corbin Bosch's spot for Rs 75 lakhs.