England captain Ben Stokes' bold declaration on the opening day of the first Ashes Test may have shocked cricket traditionalists, but it was 'no surprise' to teammate Jonny Bairstow. | Sport24news
England's Jonny Bairstow was not surprised at captain Ben Stokes declaring the team's innings in the Ashes Test against Australia early.Australia must chase a tally of 393 in the first innings.may have shocked cricket traditionalists, but it was"no surprise" to teammate Jonny Bairstow.
Stokes has been no stranger to declarations while overseeing a run of 11 wins in 13 Tests since linking up with coach Brendon McCullum last year. Bairstow also helped former England captain Root add 121 for the sixth wicket, with his longtime friend and Yorkshire colleague ending an eight-year wait for an Ashes hundred.
Australia paceman Josh Hazlewood, who marked his return to Test cricket with 2-61 in 15 overs, insisted Stokes' declaration did not take aback the tourists.
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