Jonny Bairstow’s quick reflexes show he could reclaim wicketkeeper’s gloves

With Jos Buttler doubtful for the winter Ashes, the Yorkshireman’s reaction slip catch to dismiss KL Rahul strengthened his claim to a return behind the stumpsA bear prowled the worn area of grass at second slip, with the feline Joe Root to his immediate left. As he contemplated the next delivery, he pulled at his long-sleeved, cable knit jumper and hitched up his trousers. Between balls he repeatedly chewed at his huge paws.And, after a morning of watching hostile but ultimately fruitless