Divya Delhi:  nine months after England's 2024 loss to India in the T20 World Cup semi-final. Jonny Bairstow is excited to make a successful comeback to the English cricket squad. The 35-year-old batsman-wicketkeeper believes it would be "stupid" to not try to make a comeback because he is still bound by his contract. Leading a historic chase against KKR and scoring a century for Punjab Kings Bairstow showed his genius at the IPL 2025 auction, but he failed to find any takers. He is now concentrating on defending himself and rejoining the national team after being kicked out of franchise cricket. After nine months away from international cricket, Bairstow is determined to make a successful comeback for England. The 35-year-old last played in England after missing the squad since losing to India in the T20 World Cup 2024 semifinals. Despite missing the 2025 Indian Premier League because his brilliant century for the Punjab Kings failed to attract any buyers, Bairstow is still focused on securing his berth. He is motivated to demonstrate his skills and establish his value since he is unwilling to let this setback define his career. He wants to do it.