Jonny Bairstow Appointed Yorkshire Red-Ball Captain: A New Era Begins in County Cricket

Jonny Bairstow takes over as Yorkshire's red-ball captain ahead of their Division One return, with Dawid Malan leading the T20 Blast squad in an exciting new chapter.

Bairstow's Landmark Appointment as Yorkshire Captain

England veteran Jonny Bairstow has been named Yorkshire's new red-ball captain as the club prepares for its return to Division One of the County Championship. The 35-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman succeeds Pakistan's Shan Masood and Jonny Tattersall, who shared leadership duties during the 2024 season.

Yorkshire Roots and Championship Ambitions

  • Made first-class debut for Yorkshire in 2009
  • Won County Championships with Yorkshire in 2014 and 2015
  • Will lead against Hampshire on April 4 - Yorkshire's first Division One game since 2022

Bairstow expressed his honor at the appointment:

"It's something as a young boy you dream about. To be asked with this group is a proud moment for me and my family."

Red-Ball Focus After IPL Absence

For the first time since 2018, Bairstow isn't participating in the Indian Premier League, allowing full focus on:

  • County Championship campaign
  • Possible England Test recall (last Test March 2024)
  • Developing Yorkshire's young talent

Continuing the Bairstow Legacy

The appointment has special significance as Jonny follows his late father David Bairstow, who captained Yorkshire from 1984-1986:

"There are not many father-and-sons who've done this before. That's an exciting side to everything happening on the field."

Malan Takes T20 Reigns

While Bairstow leads the Championship side:

  • Dawid Malan (37) will captain Yorkshire's T20 Blast campaign
  • Brings 92 England white-ball appearances experience
  • Holds white-ball only contract since 2023

Coaching Staff Perspective

Head coach Anthony McGrath praised the leadership setup:

"Both bring unrivalled international experience. Having world-class captains means our younger players will learn tremendously this season."

Yorkshire's Road Ahead

Key challenges for 2025 season: Competition Captain Key Objective
County Championship Bairstow Establish in Division One
T20 Blast Malan Improve poor Finals Day record (3 appearances)

The dual-captaincy structure positions Yorkshire strongly across formats, blending Bairstow's Test pedigree with Malan's white-ball expertise.

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