Top 5 wicketkeeper-batsmen in Tests at the moment

#2 Jonny Bairstow

One of England's most prolific run scorers in the middle, Bairstow was selected over Jos Buttler after a brilliant county season for Yorkshire. He has repaid the faith since, scoring important runs for the team when needed.

His moment in the sun came when he scored two centuries in three matches against Sri Lanka - at Leeds and Lord's. His innings of 140 was the turning point in the match where on a seaming pitch at Leeds, England were all-out for 298 in the first innings.

With The Ashes looming, England would certainly want Bairstow at his best while facing Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins.

Career stats of Jonny Bairstow