Unlucky Batsmen Who Were Left Stranded On 99 In Test Cricket - In Pics
In the nail-biting 4th Ashes Test between England and Australia at Manchester in 2023, Jonny Bairstow etched his name into cricketing history by becoming the seventh player to be left stranded on 99 not out in Test matches. The enthralling encounter saw Bairstow's determined effort, but fate had other plans as he fell agonizingly short of a well-deserved century. In the annals of Test cricket, a batsman's innings of 99 is often remembered as a heart-wrenching tale of unfulfilled ambition, and Bairstow's valiant effort joined an illustrious list of players who have faced a similar fate. Here, we take a closer look at the other members of this exclusive club:
Jul 21, 2023, 23:21 PM IST
Unlucky Jonny Bairstow: Twitter Reacts As England Wicket-Keeper Left Stranded On 99 In 4th Ashes Test
Cricket enthusiasts were left awestruck by Bairstow's batting prowess, and his partnership with the tailenders displayed remarkable determination and skill.
Jul 21, 2023, 19:57 PM IST
Rahul Dravid Had One Hour Discussion With Bartender On Jonny Bairstow's Dismissal, Reveals R Ashwin
Notably, Bairstow's dismissal in the Lord's Test against Australia has divided the cricket community.
Jul 11, 2023, 16:51 PM IST
'Applaud The Game Smarts...', R Ashwin Reacts To Jonny Bairstow's Run-Out By Alex Carey In Ashes 2nd Test At Lord's
Ashwin on Sunday said that unless the keeper observed a pattern of the batter leaving his crease after a leaving a ball like Bairstow did, he would not have a "dip at sumps from that far out" in a match.
Jul 03, 2023, 13:14 PM IST
Watch: Jonny Bairstow's Controversial Run-Out Sparks Debate In Second Ashes Test At Lord's
Bairstow, under the impression that the ball was no longer in play, was taken by surprise when Australia immediately appealed for his dismissal.
Jul 02, 2023, 18:58 PM IST
Big Blow For Punjab Kings, Jonny Bairstow Likely To Be Ruled Out Of IPL 2023
Bairstow's injury occurred while he was playing golf before the third Test match against South Africa in 2022, which resulted in multiple fractures, a dislocated ankle, and ligament damage.
Mar 21, 2023, 20:42 PM IST
Jonny Bairstow shares freak injury photos, rules himself out until 2023
Bairstow, 33, added that it was too early to say when he could expect to return to playing, but he would certainly not be back before the end of the year.
Oct 04, 2022, 18:40 PM IST
