Jonny Bairstow was who was unsold in the last IPL auction but he later admitted that he wasn't expecting him to be bought by a franchise. His performances for the England national side made the cricketing world turn on its head. He was a driving force in England's dream run to the top of the ICC ODI Rankings.
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A very safe wicket keeping option and a destructive batsman, Bairstow has made the world turn on its head. His performances for England have been spectacular, he has scored 1025 runs in 22 matches averaging a great 48 and a phenomenal strike rate of 120 in ODIs.
He can bat in any position in the top 5 but is most destructive at the top of the order and can be a suitable replacement for De Kock. With the side releasing the other opener Mccullum, Bairstow can certainly be a good pick for RCB this season.
Shreyas is a cricket and Indian sports writer at Sportskeeda. He has over 6.5 years of experience and writes news, listicles, fantasy, and more.
Shreyas has always followed cricket and enjoys the aspect of the sport that leads to players having to adapt to different formats. ODI is his favorite format, but he hopes the rule of two new balls is scrapped. He has also played cricket and football at the school level.
Shreyas has written over 2,500 articles for Sportskeeda, including live text commentary for multiple Indian sports. He worked extensively during the Olympics, Asian Games, and the Pro Kabaddi League. He ensures to cite only verified sources and is careful about being respectful towards every player and team.
Shreyas admires KL Rahul for his elegance and personality, and Shardul Thakur for his resilience. He supports the Punjab Kings in the IPL and the New Zealand cricket team internationally.
When not working, he enjoys playing different sports.
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