IND vs ENG: Why did Jonny Bairstow have tears in his eyes on the field itself? this is the reason
A big achievement has been registered in the name of the visiting team's star batsman Jonny Bairstow by getting a place in the playing eleven of the final match of the five-match Test series between India and England starting today. This match, which started today in Dharamshala, is Jonny Bairstow's 100th Test.
With this, he has joined the list of greats who have played Test matches for England. England batsman Jonny Bairstow was honoured specially by the England team before the match for this big achievement. During this time, Bairstow's family was also with him. Bairstow became emotional after being honoured by the England cricket team. This brought tears to his eyes.
It is noteworthy that Jonny Bairstow has so far scored 5974 runs in 99 test matches. He has scored 12 centuries and 26 half-centuries in his Test career. His best score in Test cricket has been 167 not out.
PC: espncricinfo.