England trio Jonny Bairstow, Adil Rashid and Harry Brook have been given the ultimate honour from the place they call home after being named Honorary Freeman of the City of Bradford for their contributions to cricket.
Wicketkeeper/batsman Bairstow and leg-spinner Rashid formed a crucial part of England’s extraordinary ‘Super Over’ victory in the final of the 50-over World Cup Final victory against New Zealand at Lord’s in 2019.
In recognition of that feat – England’s first World Cup crown in 12 attempts – Bradford Council’s Freemen of the City selection panel recommended in 2020 that the Yor...