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Jonny Bairstow speaks to Nasser Hussain

He has been at the forefront of the transformation in England's Test cricket with two of the greatest centuries of modern times against New Zealand.

Now, on the eve of England's 'final' Test against India, Jonny Bairstow sat down at Edgbaston to talk with SPORTSMAIL'S Nasser Hussain about Bazball, proving people wrong — and being made tea by the legendary Mary Berry…

Nasser Hussain: You've done a lot in your career, Jonny. The World Cup win and so many other highs. Where does the last month rate?

Jonny Bairstow: Yes, there have been some amazing times but I think the way we are going about our cricket is really exciting. I really do hope it's grabbing people's attention. That's exactly what we want to be doing.

We were inspired to play cricket as kids and we want to inspire the next generation to come and watch the game and play it.

Hussain: You must be thrilled at the way you're hitting them?

Bairstow: Yes I'm really pleased. It's been a bit of a rollercoaster but since coming in for the third Test of the Ashes at the MCG up until now, it's been great fun.

It's not like I've come back and gone, 'Right, this is what I need to change'. I'm just trying to take the complexities out of batting and keeping it as simple as possible.

You know as well as anyone, Nass, this is a simple game that is complicated by those of us who play it. I'm trying to remain as clear as possible and have no doubts about my ability or the way I'm going about my batting.

The way we're playing now, there will be times when it doesn't come off — but if we stick at this for long enough we will win a lot of games of cricket.

Hussain: I guess Bazball is a perfect fit for you if it means going out to play positive but not reckless cricket. There's not

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