London: Wicket-keeper batsman Jonny Bairstow believes the conditions in England would be unpredictable for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, beginning May 30.
“We do not know what conditions, we do not know what weather England’s going to have in store for us. Sometimes it can be overcast, sometimes it can be nice and sunny. The pitch can change,” ESPNcricinfo quoted Bairstow, as saying.The 29-year-old, who played for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL), scored 445 runs in 10 games, including a 52-ball century against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Following the performances, Bairstow said he is confident of playing spin and tackle sub-continental teams.”You have got Afghanistan that will probably bowl 30-40 overs of spin. And you do not know in England – it is not like in India, where if you see a pitch is dry, then it is definitely going to turn. Sometimes it can be a bit softer in England and a bit tacky, so it can turn as well. If they can potentially limit the team to a score, then you have people like (Mohammad) Shahzad go and whack it,” Bairstow said.England are considered to be one of the favourites to lift the World Cup trophy. (ANI)
