Bairstow hits emotional century for England

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Bairstow hits emotional century for England

PERTH, Australia, Dec 15, 2017 (BSS/AFP) – England wicketkeeper-batsman
Jonny Bairstow notched an emotional century on the second day of the crucial
third Ashes Test in Perth on Friday.

Promoted up the order to number six, the 28-year-old responded in style
with his fourth Test ton as part of a record-breaking fifth-wicket
partnership with Dawid Malan.

Bairstow, who averages more than 50 when batting at six, reached the
milestone by working Mitchell Marsh to fine leg.

Bairstow, who faced 185 balls, kissed his helmet repeatedly in celebration
after reaching his century.

It was a welcome knock for Bairstow after a controversial tour, with a
headbutt incident at a Perth bar causing unwanted attention, and a war of
words with the Australians on and off the field.

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