Jonathan Marc Bairstow (Jonny Bairstow ) is an English cricketer, who plays internationally for England and domestically for Yorkshire. Bairstow was part of the England squad that won the 2019 Cricket World Cup. Jonny Bairstow is a destructive batsman known for his aggressive strokeplay and ability to score runs quickly. Here's a summary of his career:

• Playing Style: Right-handed batsman, Right-arm medium-pace bowler (rarely bowls)
• IPL Debut: 2019 (for Sunrisers Hyderabad)
• IPL Team (2024): Punjab Kings (PBKS)

IPL Journey:

• Bairstow's IPL journey began in 2019 with the Sunrisers Hyderabad. However, he only played a handful of games before being released.
• Missed a Season due to Injury: He missed the entire 2023 IPL season due to an injury.

Return to the IPL with Punjab Kings (2024):

• Bairstow was a hot commodity in the 2024 IPL auction, and the Punjab Kings successfully acquired him.
• His explosive batting at the top of the order is expected to be a major boost for the Punjab Kings lineup.

Strengths and Role in IPL 2024:

• Fearsome Batsman: Bairstow is known for his ability to take apart bowling attacks with his powerful strokeplay on both sides of the wicket.
• Experience in T20 Cricket: He has a wealth of experience playing T20 cricket around the world, including for England in international matches.
• Top-Order Batsman: Bairstow is likely to open the batting alongside Shikhar Dhawan, forming a potentially dangerous opening partnership for the Punjab Kings in IPL 2024.