Rory Burns Battles for England Spot Amidst Cricket Comeback

Rory Burns has experienced a difficult two-and-a-half-year stretch in Test cricket since scoring his last hundred in late 2019. During this time, he has only managed three half-centuries for England. His absence from the team has been due to various reasons, including ligament damage from playing football, attending the birth of his child, and being dropped after a period of poor form.

Despite these setbacks, Burns has maintained a consistent record in county cricket, recently captaining Surrey to a Championship title. However, his position in the national team is precarious, with many viewing him as the most vulnerable batsman in the lineup. His place for the upcoming summer Tests against New Zealand remains uncertain.