http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Nasser-Hussain-c78777 praises Jonny Bairstow for his fighting knock - Cricket News Update
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Hussain admired the character of the 22-year-old, who was recalled into the team amidst extraordinary circumstances involving the row between http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KP-Pietersen-c1806 and English Cricket Board.
Following an unimpressive debut series against the Windies - managing only 38 in three Tests - the youngster came under heavy criticism over his inability to deal with the short-pitched delivery.
Few gave him a chance against a daunting Proteas bowling line-up which already had made considerable headways into the English batting lineup in the post lunch session. However, the 22-year-old got his team out of the loop hole by scoring a defiant unbeaten
72, while further negotiating the short ball threat from Morne Morkel with determination and grit, carrying his side to 208 for 5 at the close of play.
“For someone to play like he did on Friday against an attack of this calibre, seeing off http://www.senore.com/Cricket/M-Morkel-c73528’s short stuff and then thriving, shows that Bairstow has character and fight,” the 44-year-old said.
Hussain also lauded Taylor despite his failure in the first inning where he managed just 10. The young http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Nottinghamshire-c826 player started with two crisp boundaries before falling off Morne Morkel. Hussain however, was pleased with his commitments where he was
visibly upset at his dismissal.
Taylor replaced http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RS-Bopara-c2373 at Headingley after the latter pulled out of the series citing personal reasons. He impressed during his debut innings and was involved in a crucial 147-run partnership with Pietersen, which helped his side to take the attack
to the Proteas bowlers.
“James Taylor did not enjoy the same success as Bairstow but look at how gutted he was when he edged that ball from Morkel. It means everything to both these young batsmen to be playing for their country,” Hussain said.
The former captain said that the endurance shown by these young players speak volumes of their mental toughness, skill and technique, which is a necessary prerequisite for playing at Test level.
“We have to give http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Taylor-c92915 and Bairstow a fair crack of the whip now because they are playing against one of, if not the, best attack in the world,” Hussain concluded.
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