I THOUGHT about Jonny Bairstow a lot this week while I was at Headingley for the third Test against New Zealand.
I thought about his excellent catch to claim tailender Neil Wagner to help Jack Leach to his first five-fer as England reduced New Zealand to 329 in the first innings today.
I thought about his record-breaking century at Trent Bridge that all but hauled England over the line against New Zealand in the second Test.
In verse and polemic, the bard points out that he is a poet and musician, not a political party
Peter Murrell’s weakness for the allure of prestige goods is symptomatic of modern consumer culture, says MATT KERR
Premier League champions Arsenal will finally lift the coveted trophy this weekend after 22 long years. LAYTH YOUSIF pays tribute to and remembers those who are not here to see it
Gisele Pelicot said ‘shame must change sides.’ We may think we agree, but, argues LOUISE RAW, society still has some way to go


