Ranking the top 10 batsmen in the world in Test cricket

#8 Jonny Bairstow (England)

Bairstow has been superb since coming back into the England side

Those who saw Bairstow play in his opening spell in the England Test side may be surprised to see him make this list. Having suffered from having a slightly vulnerable technique in his younger days, Bairstow has had to go away and put the work in, but since returning to the side in 2015, he has been superb.

His impressive performances have seen his role change in this England side. He has moved up to bat at five, which shows the importance he has to this team.

His average overall in his Test career isn’t exactly impressive at 37.19, but he is a much better player than that, and it is that low because of his struggles in his first spell in Test cricket.

With Alastair Cook’s retirement, he becomes an even more important player for England, as, behind Joe Root, he is probably the best batsman in that side. He is currently 29, so he should be at the peak of his career.