Bresnan puts his faith in Bairstow
England have replaced Pietersen with Jonny Bairstow and Bresnan said: “It may be an even better side. It’s one of those things where a talented player is being replaced by another talented player.”
Bairstow, 22, was dropped by England after his third Test against West Indies amid concerns he was having trouble handling the short ball. But Bresnan added: “He’s [Pietersen] a good player, we’ve got Jonny Bairstow to replace him. He’s obviously a very talented player. He got a hundred last week, so he’s full of confidence and in great form.”