Jonny Bairstow responded to “chitter-chatter” from his critics by hitting 99 not out in England’s third Ashes test against Australia.
Bairstow, who broke his leg in a golf accident last year, said that criticism of his form rarely acknowledged his recent recovery from the injury.
“There’s obviously been some chitter-chatter and opinions, that have been rather interesting at times,” the batsman said. “Especially when there’s not been many conversations around how my ankle is, or anything like that.
“And whether they’re fair, whether they’re not fair, it’s up to you guys (the media) to decide, because you guys are writing the different bits. I’ve completely switched off from everything. I’ve just been told a few snippets, shall we say.”
Jonny Bairstow vents frustration after summer of criticism and controversy
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