ICC World Cup 2019 | At no point have I said that the public is not behind us, says Jonny Bairstow

After England’s back-to-back losses against Sri Lanka and Australia, the team came under scrutiny and received severe criticism from many experts including former English greats. The Centurion from the England’s win over India has stated that the last week was a difficult one for him but he never said that the public is not behind England. 

“Look, I’m not saying I want everyone to come out and abuse me! By no means am I saying that. At no point have I said that public is not behind us. The interview (press conference) had taken place with six, eight, 10 journalists in a very jovial, relaxed manner. To read how it was taken was very disappointing. But there’s nothing you can change about the past…yesterday’s news is today’s fish and chip paper, that’s the saying isn’t it,” Bairstow told reporters.

Bairstow silenced his harshest critics with a scintillating ton and helped his side get off to a fantastic start. Skipper Eoin Morgan has also come forward and said that he has no issues with Bairstow as the pumped up opener only got better after the whole off field fiasco.

“He (Bairstow) does tend to get fired up a lot, and that suits him regardless of what’s happened during the week, any week, injuries or not. He likes a bit of fire in his belly, and I don’t mind that when he comes out and plays like that and feels like the way he did. I think it’s outstanding. So we’re delighted for him,” Morgan said.

With the win against India, England’s hopes of making it to the semi-finals are very much alive and a win in their last group stage fixture against New Zealand will secure them a spot in the top four.