Injury scare mars Bairstow mastery

By Oscar Maung-Haley

A CENTURY from Jonny Bairstow helped Yorkshire Vikings to a comfortable 94-run win over Worcestershire Rapids at New Road, as the England star endured an injury scare.Worcestershire were unbeaten in Blast action before facing Yorkshire but 31-year-old Bairstow was in resplendent form, making 112 from just 51 balls, finishing with ten sixes and seven fours.However, his day was marred by an ankle injury midway through his innings, which left Adam Lyth as his runner.That leaves England sweating over his fitness, with Bairstow almost certain to open the batting ag...

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