Yorkshire hopeful Bairstow talks will prove fruitful

Yorkshire are confident that Jonny Bairstow will agree new terms with the club.

- by Harriet Sutton

The county's red-ball captain is in contract talks with the Headingley hierarchy.

Sanjay Patel, the Yorkshire chief executive, said that Bairstow remains a pivotal figure.

"We're in discussions with Jonny about next year and the following two years as well," he said. "I think he forms a huge part of this club.

"I think it's really important that we have Jonny playing for us for the next few years."

Patel's comments were echoed by Anthony McGrath, the Yorkshire head coach.