• Jonny Bairstow likely to be given outing behind stumps
• Eoin Morgan may opt for a single spinner in Bristol
England continue to shuffle their pack during preparations for the World Cup, which have gone well for all but Alex Hales. The team have been tested in all three of their international games but have won them all. Now they are in Bristol, a venue that offers mixed memories. The precise composition of the XI for the third ODI against Pakistan is unclear but one thing is certain: the squad will not be winding down at the Mbargo nightclub afterwards.
Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid are almost certain to be missing – neither practised on Monday – and it is likely Jos Buttler will be keeping his powder dry, which would enable Jonny Bairstow to have an outing with the gloves. It is hard to keep track but, though Bairstow is now reinstated as the Test keeper, he is the reserve in the ODI squad.
Written by Vic Marks
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/may/13/england-changes-rest-jos-buttler-pakistan-odi under the title “England set to ring changes and rest Jos Buttler for third Pakistan ODI”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
