Jonny Bairstow to open England innings in first ODI against West Indies
"We feel Jonny deserves a chance. He's been waiting in the wings for quite a while," England captain Eoin Morgan was quoted as saying by BBC.
He said Jonny will open the English innings with Alex Hales.
"He will open with Alex Hales. This is an opportunity to make the opening position his," Morgan said.
England and West Indies will now fight for the ODI title after the Test and T20International series.
West Indies beat England in the T20 match on Saturday.
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