The 5th match against India in Dharamsala is going to prove to be the 100th match of Bairstow’s Test career.
England’s wicketkeeper batsman Jonny Bairstow is going to make a big record in Test cricket very soon. Let us tell you that the 5th match between India and England to be held at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala is going to be the 100th match of Bairstow’s Test career.
If he is successful in playing this Test match, he will become the 17th player for England to play more than 100 matches in Test cricket. However, before the start of this match, a gesture by Jonny Bairstow has won the hearts of cricket fans.
This gesture of Bairstow won the hearts of fans
Let us tell you that Bairstow has decided to dedicate the cap of this historic match of his Test career to his mother who has twice recovered from a deadly disease like cancer. Quoting Times of India, Bairstow said- When I play cricket, I think about my father.
But I think more about my mother, how despite everything, she worked so hard to make sure we were okay. She has been the inspiration in keeping us together as a family.
Bairstow further said- My mother is the embodiment of strength and that was her determination, when we were 10 years old she raised us by working three jobs. She had cancer twice, she is a strong woman. I will dedicate my 100th Test cap to him. Recovering from a disease like cancer shows his strength and determination.
On the other hand, if we give you information about this test series, 4 matches of the series have been played so far. Host India currently has a 3-1 lead in the series. It will be worth seeing which team wins the fifth test match?