TON OF A LIFETIME

Jonny’s joining exclusive club

- DAVID CHARLESWORTH

JONNY BAIRSTOW admitted becoming the latest member of England’s 100 Test club means a “hell of a lot” after being joined by family and friends in Dharamsala.

Bairstow is set to become the 17th Englishman to reach the prestigious milestone when the fifth Test against India starts tomorrow.

Several of his nearest and dearest, including mother, sister, partner and infant son, have flown out to celebrate alongside Bairstow.

And he intends to embrace every moment in what he anticipates will be an emotional week.

“It means a hell of a lot,” said Bairstow, well-known for wearing his heart on his sleeve.

“Every young kid that sets out on a journey playing professional cricket wants to try to play 100 Test matches.