'Absolute joke': Bairstow blasts ECB's decision to snub youngster Hill

Former England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow slammed England and the ECB for omitting Yorkshire all-rounder George Hill from the England Lions’ T20 and 50-over squads for November’s West Indies A series. Highlighting Hill’s batting, bowling and fielding abilities, Bairstow called the decision an “Absolute joke!” Hill previously earned a Lions call-up in May 2025 and has taken 178 first-class wickets.

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