"I think it’s doubtful…"- Jonny Bairstow reacts to his England comeback after his heroics in The Hundred 2025

By Vikas Singh Derek

Vikas Singh Derek has a Master's in Journalism and has written more than 50,000 articles. He currently works as a cricket content writer at Khel Now.

Published at :August 11, 2025 at 4:14 PM

Modified at :August 11, 2025 at 4:14 PM

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Jonny Bairstow played his last game for England in June 2024.

Wicket-keeper batter Jonny Bairstow has said that he is not confident about his return to the England Cricket Team. The right-handed batsman is part of Welsh Fire in the ongoing The Hundred 2025 tournament in England.

A few years ago, Bairstow was a regular member of the England team across all three formats. However, the 35-year-old lost his place to the emerging youngsters. His last international outing was a T20I game against India during the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, which took place in June last year.

His last ODI game came during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, when he played against Pakistan at Eden Gardens. In March 2024, he played his last test against India in Dharamsala, featuring in his 100th test for England.

I think it’s doubtful: Jonny Baristow responds to comeback in England team

On Saturday (August 9), Bairstow hammered a wonderful knock of 85 runs off 50 deliveries in a losing cause during a clash against London Spirit in The Hundred 2025. After the match, he reacted to a question on his national comeback during a chat with host Isha Guha.

“Oh look, if that comes, that comes but I think it’s doubtful, judging by the fact that I’ve not heard too much,” he said.

''I've not really heard too much.''Jonny Bairstow says he is not confident about a return to international cricket. He scored a scintillating 86* off just 50 balls to nearly get Welsh Fire over the line at Sophia Gardens this evening. #BBCCricket #TheHundred pic.twitter.com/Zdvux1ZZDs
— Test Match Special (@bbctms) August 9, 2025

A few months ago, Bairstow played for the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The right-handed batsman was picked as a replacement for Will Jacks in the playoffs and scored 85 runs across two games as an opener.

Notably, Bairstow became a poster boy for England’s Bazball approach during its inception a few years ago. The right-handed batsman helped England win many games during chases with his hard-hitting approach. However, he gradually lost his spot in the test side.

Jonny Bairstow is part of which team in The Hundred 2025?

Jonny Bairstow is part of Welsh Fire in The Hundred 2025.

When did Jonny Bairstow play his last match for England?

Jonny Bairstow’s last international game for England was a T20I game against India during ICC T20 World Cup in June 2024.

How many tests has Jonny Bairstow played in his career?

Jonny Bairstow has played 100 tests in his career.

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Vikas Singh Derek

Vikas Singh Derek is a core cricket-lover since childhood and has always followed the sport both in his personal and professional life. He started his school life by watching cricket at home with family. Later, he played cricket on the field at local clubs during college. After his Master's in Journalism from Mumbai, he followed his passion by covering cricket news across various digital media. Since 2015, he has been an aspiring sports journalist and cricket content writer with over 50K+ articles.