Jonny Bairstow's struggles in the ongoing Test series against India persisted as he suffered a 4-ball duck on Day 3 of the third Test in Rajkot.
The England batter, yet to score a fifty in this series, missed a chance to find form on a favourable pitch but fell victim to Kuldeep Yadav's delivery, trapped in front of the wicket.
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Bairstow's duck in Rajkot marked an unwanted milestone as he surpassed former Pakistan bowler Danish Kaneria, becoming the player with the most ducks against India in Test cricket. This was Bairstow's eighth duck against the hosts in red-ball cricket, highlighting his difficulties facing the Indian bowling attack.
In the five innings of the series, Bairstow has managed only 98 runs, reflecting his struggle for consistency. Additionally, his average of 27.05 in Asian countries in Test cricket underscores the challenges he faces in subcontinental conditions.
Who has scored the most ducks in Tests against India?
| Player | No. of Ducks |
| Jonny Bairstow | 8 |
| Danish Kaneira | 7 |
| Nathan Lyon | 7 |
| James Anderson | 6 |
| Shane Warne | 6 |
| Mervyn Dillon | 6 |
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