England batter Ollie Pope says workforce will miss injured Jonny Bairstow in collection decider: He’s been superb to look at

England are set to play South Africa within the remaining match of the 3-match Test collection scheduled to start on 8 September. The workforce is not going to have Jonny Bairstow, who has suffered a freak accident.

File picture of Jonny Bairstow. (Courtesy: Reuters)

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England batsman Ollie Pope has talked in regards to the absence of Jonny Bairstow from the ultimate Test match in opposition to Sri Lanka. Bairstow, England and world’s greatest Test batter in the intervening time has been dominated out of the South Africa collection in addition to the T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held later in Australia.

“It’s disappointing for us all,” Pope instructed reporters on Tuesday. “A freak incident took place and he’s had an amazing summer.

“He’s been superb to look at and he is superb across the lads, but it surely additionally offers a chance for whoever is coming in, in order that’s an thrilling probability as effectively.

England batsman Ollie Pope has backed Harry Brook to rise to the event if chosen, calling him one of the vital thrilling prospects he has seen. Uncapped Brook is predicted to come back into the center order to exchange Bairstow, who was injured whereas taking part in golf final week.

“We’re going to miss him, but at the same time, we’ve got enough guys who’ve been around a long time to feed off each other. The energy has been so good around the lads as well, so I’m sure we’ll make up for his lost voice in the field.”

“I’ve been on Under-19 tours with Harry, and I’ve played with him since I was 18 years old, and he’s a seriously good player,” Pope mentioned.

“He’s obviously been in ridiculous form this year and he’s 100 percent got the game to go out and take that into Test cricket as well.

“He’s bought the mindset, he loves batting and he is all cricket as effectively, so I’m excited for him if he does get that chance this week. He’s a high participant and an thrilling prospect,” Pope concluded.

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