S.Kennedy
International Vice-Captain
You cannot fault Stokes and Bairstow (and Ali when he was at 7) as these are the guys who are constantly repairing everything after the opening lot has made a dog's dinner of the innings. When was the last time the two ginger northerners came to the crease without a massive disaster? Probably it has affected their averages because they cannot play their natural game. I know Stokes has had to learn how to defend. Wonder why?