With Jos Buttler doubtful for the winter Ashes, Bairstows slip catch to dismiss KL Rahul strengthened his claim A bear prowled the worn area of grass at second slip, with the feline Joe Root to his immediate left. As he contemplated the next delivery, he pulled at his long-sleeved, cable knit jumper and hitched up his trousers. Between balls he repeatedly chewed at his huge paws. And, after a morning of watching hostile b
