IND vs ENG 2022 | Refused to invite Virat Kohli for dinner, jokes Jonny Bairstow

Jonny Bairstow extended his golden streak of form against India on the third day of the ongoing Edgbaston Test by racking up another memorable century. The wicketkeeper batsman looked composed throughout the knock despite the attacking intent of his shots. 

"As I mentioned earlier, there was literally nothing. We've been fortunate to play against each other for ten years. So, I'm pretty sure we'll be able to have dinner. Don't worry about it," he added.

The 32-year-old is playing his 87th Test currently and has racked up over 5,000 runs in the all-whites for England. The veteran has been playing in the international arena for over a decade and understands that passion runs high during such well fought battles. 

"We're very lucky to be out there playing because that's why we play the game, isn't it? Two very competitive people out on the field doing what they love. And that's why we play the game. You've got 11 guys on each side that are very passionate to do so well for their country,” he stated.

"And yeah, look, it's passion, it's what you play for ... So, I hope that clears it up but, look, it was great crack out there and to be playing against a fantastic team in India is, is always going to be tough. And like I said, you've got to absorb those tough periods of time and and try and shift and wrestle momentum back at others," he explained.