Former England captain Nasser Hussain on Monday called for Test captain Joe Root to be ousted from the position, saying the right-handed batter never gave the 'instinctive feel'&nbsp;of being a skipper in the game.

Calls for Root's sacking as Test captain have increased since England lost the third Test against West Indies by 10 wickets at Grenada and lost the series 1-0. Under Root, England have now won just one Test in the last 17 appearances in the longest format of the game. Overall, under Root's captaincy, England have played 64 Tests, winning 27 while losing 26 matches. 
 
"Root is a world-class batsman and a very likeable lad but I feel he has never had that instinctive feel for the game as captain. Clearly under Joe and Paul Collingwood in the West Indies, England tried to create this atmosphere where they were all mates and all in it together. They want to be a likeable team but you need more than that to win Tests," wrote Hussain in his column for Daily Mail on Monday.

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Though Root has insisted that he is still the right man to captain England in Tests, Hussain advises that all-rounder Ben Stokes be given the top job.

"If Joe does not decide to step down himself the decision should be taken out of his hands. Then the new coach should sit down with Ben Stokes and ask him where he is off the field mentally and where he is with his game. Ben seems to be playing with passion and fire again and if the coach likes what he hears from him then Stokes should get the job." 
 
Hussain further slammed the decision made by the interim selection panel of coach Paul Collingwood, managing director Andrew Strauss and James Taylor to not pick veteran quicks Stuart Broad and James Anderson for the trip to the Caribbean.

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"Sometimes you need those tough characters even if they are difficult to captain and coach. It's such a cop out to leave out people who are perhaps difficult to manage and pick a team of 10 yes men and yourself. It does not need hindsight to say England have made serious mistakes on this tour and before it. 
 
"I never understood the decision to leave out Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad. Why would you drop your two greatest bowlers when you are at your lowest?&nbsp;The decision was clearly disrespectful to West Indies and I never believe you should use Test matches just to experiment and try new people for the sake of it, especially when you're leaving people of the quality of Broad and Anderson at home." 
 
England will now begin their home summer in Tests against New Zealand in June followed by the postponed fifth Test from last year's series against India at Edgbaston in July.

Former England captain Nasser Hussain on Monday called for Test captain Joe Root to be ousted from the position, saying the right-handed batter never gave the 'instinctive feel' of being a skipper in the game.

Former England captain Nasser Hussain on Monday called for Test captain Joe Root to be ousted from the position, saying the right-handed batter never gave the 'instinctive feel' of being a skipper in the game. Calls for Root's sacking as Test captain have increased since England lost the third Test against West Indies by 10 wickets at Grenada and lost the series 1-0. Under Root, England have now won just one Test in the last 17 appearances in the longest format of the game. Overall, under Root's captaincy, England have played 64 Tests, winning 27 while losing 26 matches. "Root is a world-class batsman and a very likeable lad but I feel he has never had that instinctive feel for the game as captain. Clearly under Joe and Paul Collingwood in the West Indies, England tried to create this atmosphere where they were all mates and all in it together. They want to be a likeable team but you need more than that to win Tests," wrote Hussain in his column for Daily Mail on Monday. ALSO READ: West Indies grab Botham-Richards Trophy with a thumping 10-wicket victory against England in 3rd Test Though Root has insisted that he is still the right man to captain England in Tests, Hussain advises that all-rounder Ben Stokes be given the top job. "If Joe does not decide to step down himself the decision should be taken out of his hands. Then the new coach should sit down with Ben Stokes and ask him where he is off the field mentally and where he is with his game. Ben seems to be playing with passion and fire again and if the coach likes what he hears from him then Stokes should get the job." Hussain further slammed the decision made by the interim selection panel of coach Paul Collingwood, managing director Andrew Strauss and James Taylor to not pick veteran quicks Stuart Broad and James Anderson for the trip to the Caribbean. ALSO READ: 'What will he do': When Virat Kohli brushed away Parthiv Patel's suggestion to try Jaspit Bumrah for RCB "Sometimes you need those tough characters even if they are difficult to captain and coach. It's such a cop out to leave out people who are perhaps difficult to manage and pick a team of 10 yes men and yourself. It does not need hindsight to say England have made serious mistakes on this tour and before it. "I never understood the decision to leave out Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad. Why would you drop your two greatest bowlers when you are at your lowest? The decision was clearly disrespectful to West Indies and I never believe you should use Test matches just to experiment and try new people for the sake of it, especially when you're leaving people of the quality of Broad and Anderson at home." England will now begin their home summer in Tests against New Zealand in June followed by the postponed fifth Test from last year's series against India at Edgbaston in July.

He never had that instinctive feel: Nasser Hussain calls for Joe Root to step down as England's Test captain

England's inconsistent death bowling once again hurt their chances in the side's defeat to New Zealand in Wednesday's Twenty20 World Cup semi-final, according to former captain Nasser Hussain.

With New Zealand needing 57 off the last four overs in their chase of 167 in Abu Dhabi, England ended up losing with an over to spare with Jimmy Neesham's 11-ball assault of 27 sealing the fate of the contest.

The bitter defeat reminded Hussain of England's spectacular loss in the final of the 2016 World T20 against West Indies at Kolkata's Eden Gardens.

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"Just as England's death bowling cost them in the final of the last Twenty20 World Cup when Ben Stokes went for four sixes, so it did again here on Wednesday night," Hussain wrote in a column for the Daily Mail.

"It is the one aspect of their game this England team have not consistently got right."

Five years back, seamer Chris Jordan conceded just eight runs in the penultimate over before Carlos Brathwaite struck four consecutive sixes off Stokes to take his side to victory.

On Wednesday, Neesham turned the match on its head in the 23-run 17th over, hitting Jordan for two sixes and a four.

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Hussain, who played 96 tests for England, said Morgan sorely missed the injured Tymal Mills, who is known for skilful bowling in the final overs of matches.

"I have been saying Jordan's death bowling has not been quite as good in the last year or so and that is maybe because Eoin Morgan has gone away from the plan of bowling yorkers," he added.

"But it's not easy and anyone can go for big runs if they are fractionally off. This is not a case of Jordan costing England the World Cup and I hope people don't interpret it that way.

"Someone has to put their hand up and bowl at the most difficult times when the opposition are coming at you. It just didn't work out for him on the night."

England's inconsistent death bowling once again hurt their chances in the side's defeat to New Zealand in Wednesday's Twenty20 World Cup semi-final, according to former captain Nasser Hussain.

England's inconsistent death bowling once again hurt their chances in the side's defeat to New Zealand in Wednesday's Twenty20 World Cup semi-final, according to former captain Nasser Hussain. With New Zealand needing 57 off the last four overs in their chase of 167 in Abu Dhabi, England ended up losing with an over to spare with Jimmy Neesham's 11-ball assault of 27 sealing the fate of the contest. The bitter defeat reminded Hussain of England's spectacular loss in the final of the 2016 World T20 against West Indies at Kolkata's Eden Gardens. ALSO READ | VIRAL! Jimmy Neesham refrains from celebrating NZ's thrilling semi-final win over England in T20 WC "Just as England's death bowling cost them in the final of the last Twenty20 World Cup when Ben Stokes went for four sixes, so it did again here on Wednesday night," Hussain wrote in a column for the Daily Mail. "It is the one aspect of their game this England team have not consistently got right." Five years back, seamer Chris Jordan conceded just eight runs in the penultimate over before Carlos Brathwaite struck four consecutive sixes off Stokes to take his side to victory. On Wednesday, Neesham turned the match on its head in the 23-run 17th over, hitting Jordan for two sixes and a four. ALSO READ | Left out of T20 WC squad, Ross Taylor all praise for New Zealand on reaching maiden final Hussain, who played 96 tests for England, said Morgan sorely missed the injured Tymal Mills, who is known for skilful bowling in the final overs of matches. "I have been saying Jordan's death bowling has not been quite as good in the last year or so and that is maybe because Eoin Morgan has gone away from the plan of bowling yorkers," he added. "But it's not easy and anyone can go for big runs if they are fractionally off. This is not a case of Jordan costing England the World Cup and I hope people don't interpret it that way. "Someone has to put their hand up and bowl at the most difficult times when the opposition are coming at you. It just didn't work out for him on the night."

T20 World Cup: Nasser Hussain says England's inconsistent death bowling cost them

Team India ended their T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE, with a nine-wicket win in their last league stage encounter versus Namibia on Monday evening (November 8). As Virat Kohli-led India were knocked out from the semi-finals race, with New Zealand's eight-wicket win over Afghanistan, the one-time winners had a chance to sign off on a high. Kohli &amp; Co. didn't disappoint as they beat Namibia in style with an all-round performance.

Despite their win over Namibia, India ended the T20 WC 2021 edition with three wins and two big defeats, which resulted in their early ouster. India lost their opening two fixtures, versus Pakistan and New Zealand respectively, by big margins and, thus, once again missed out on winning their first-ever ICC title since 2013.

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Former England captain-turned-commentator Nasser Hussain decoded reasons behind India's early exit and told while speaking to T20worldcup.com, "You have got to go out and express yourself. They (India) have got so much talent. That may be the only thing that's holding India back in ICC events. They don't quite play the fearless brand of cricket that they deserve to because they are so talented."

"I had them as favourites. They have been playing IPL here, and are a star-studded side. But they got a setback in the first game itself. The way Shaheen Afridi bowled in the powerplay, those two deliveries that Rohit and Rahul got would have got a lot of great cricketers out. That’s sometimes the problem with the Indian side. They are so good at the top, some of the middle-order doesn’t get much of a hit and suddenly you need a Plan B and that was found wanting."

"I see India as a very talented side but sometimes selection wise... Hardik Pandya just playing as a batter alters the balance of the side. Against New Zealand, the idea to split Rohit and Rahul was not a good one," pointed out Hussain.

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Following India's T20 WC campaign, Kohli stepped down as the captain in the shortest format. On the other hand, head coach Ravi Shastri, bowling coach Bharat Arun and fielding coach R Sridhar's respective tenures also came to an end.

India will now be coached by former captain Rahul Dravid, who will take over from the New Zealand home series later this month.

Team India ended their T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE, with a nine-wicket win in their last league stage encounter versus Namibia on Monday evening (November 8).

Team India ended their T20 World Cup 2021 edition, being held in the UAE, with a nine-wicket win in their last league stage encounter versus Namibia on Monday evening (November 8). As Virat Kohli-led India were knocked out from the semi-finals race, with New Zealand's eight-wicket win over Afghanistan, the one-time winners had a chance to sign off on a high. Kohli & Co. didn't disappoint as they beat Namibia in style with an all-round performance. Despite their win over Namibia, India ended the T20 WC 2021 edition with three wins and two big defeats, which resulted in their early ouster. India lost their opening two fixtures, versus Pakistan and New Zealand respectively, by big margins and, thus, once again missed out on winning their first-ever ICC title since 2013. ALSO READ | T20 WC: No Rohit, Kohli in Dinesh Karthik's team of the tournament; Babar Azam named captain Former England captain-turned-commentator Nasser Hussain decoded reasons behind India's early exit and told while speaking to T20worldcup.com, "You have got to go out and express yourself. They (India) have got so much talent. That may be the only thing that's holding India back in ICC events. They don't quite play the fearless brand of cricket that they deserve to because they are so talented." "I had them as favourites. They have been playing IPL here, and are a star-studded side. But they got a setback in the first game itself. The way Shaheen Afridi bowled in the powerplay, those two deliveries that Rohit and Rahul got would have got a lot of great cricketers out. That’s sometimes the problem with the Indian side. They are so good at the top, some of the middle-order doesn’t get much of a hit and suddenly you need a Plan B and that was found wanting." "I see India as a very talented side but sometimes selection wise... Hardik Pandya just playing as a batter alters the balance of the side. Against New Zealand, the idea to split Rohit and Rahul was not a good one," pointed out Hussain. ALSO READ | 'He can take India to an ICC trophy': Sunil Gavaskar names best man to replace Virat Kohli as T20I captain Following India's T20 WC campaign, Kohli stepped down as the captain in the shortest format. On the other hand, head coach Ravi Shastri, bowling coach Bharat Arun and fielding coach R Sridhar's respective tenures also came to an end. India will now be coached by former captain Rahul Dravid, who will take over from the New Zealand home series later this month.

That's the problem with Team India: Nasser Hussain decodes reason behind Kohli & Co.'s T20 WC debacle

Former England skipper Nasser Hussain feels that Eoin Morgan showed the immense value he brings to the England team with a tactical masterclass during their six-wicket win against West Indies on Saturday. He added that Morgan was bang-on with his match-ups and his bowlers delivered him the results of the same. 
 
"There has been talk about Morgan`s position after a lean run of form, not least from the captain himself, but he showed his immense value to England with a tactical masterclass. It was the perfect demonstration of the match-ups you hear captains talking about in T20 these days and Morgan got every one of them spot-on," wrote Hussain in his column for Daily Mail on Monday. 
 
"It was a near-perfect start for England against West Indies. They were playing the holders and a side many expect to make a big impression, but Eoin Morgan`s side put in an outstanding performance. Losing four wickets in reaching the meager 56 they needed for victory was the only thing that stopped it from being 10 out of 10," added Hussain.

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Hussain explained how Morgan`s moves led to West Indies crashing to 56 all out. "It was a day for his belief in using data to be fully vindicated. Morgan saw four left-handers in West Indies` top six and realised Moeen Ali would be a huge threat, so he bowled him early on. He held back Tymal Mills for Kieron Pollard and Andre Russell, then made sure the ball wasn`t pitched up to them. And then, when Mills was taken out of the attack with those two still in, Morgan turned to Adil Rashid to attack the right-handers and he dismissed them both." 
 
Praising Rashid`s spell of 4/2 in 2.2 overs, Hussain said, "Rashid continues to go from strength to strength. He bowls very few poor deliveries these days and has lots of variations. The ball out the front of his hand to dismiss Russell completely bamboozled the batter. On these pitches, Rashid will prove a trump card for Morgan." 
 
Hussain was also pleased by the international return of left-arm pacer Tymal Mills, who took 2/17 in four overs. "The captain can make all the right moves but the bowlers have to deliver and I was so pleased Mills did well on his return. I said last week he had to play in the absence of Jofra Archer and, with Mark Wood missing out with an ankle injury, Mills was the go-to man for pace and that heavy length into the pitch. His slower-ball variations are so hard to play, too."

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Hussain concluded by saying that he understood why top-order batter Dawid Malan was pushed down when England were chasing 56. "I could understand England pushing Dawid Malan down the order to try to win as quickly as possible. I was part of an England team who went out of a World Cup on net run-rate, so if anything I might have gone even harder than Morgan did." 
 
"As it was, England won in 8.2 overs, so you can`t argue with that and on these pitches, England may well need Malan to be the anchorman to make 70 off 60 balls in future games. They are in good shape as they head to Abu Dhabi to face Bangladesh on what will be another slow surface that should suit their opponents."

Former England skipper Nasser Hussain feels that Eoin Morgan showed the immense value he brings to the England team with a tactical masterclass during their six-wicket win against West Indies on Saturday.

Former England skipper Nasser Hussain feels that Eoin Morgan showed the immense value he brings to the England team with a tactical masterclass during their six-wicket win against West Indies on Saturday. He added that Morgan was bang-on with his match-ups and his bowlers delivered him the results of the same. "There has been talk about Morgan`s position after a lean run of form, not least from the captain himself, but he showed his immense value to England with a tactical masterclass. It was the perfect demonstration of the match-ups you hear captains talking about in T20 these days and Morgan got every one of them spot-on," wrote Hussain in his column for Daily Mail on Monday. "It was a near-perfect start for England against West Indies. They were playing the holders and a side many expect to make a big impression, but Eoin Morgan`s side put in an outstanding performance. Losing four wickets in reaching the meager 56 they needed for victory was the only thing that stopped it from being 10 out of 10," added Hussain. ALSO READ: He is a champion: Virender Sehwag slams trolls for attacking Mohammed Shami after India's loss to Pakistan Hussain explained how Morgan`s moves led to West Indies crashing to 56 all out. "It was a day for his belief in using data to be fully vindicated. Morgan saw four left-handers in West Indies` top six and realised Moeen Ali would be a huge threat, so he bowled him early on. He held back Tymal Mills for Kieron Pollard and Andre Russell, then made sure the ball wasn`t pitched up to them. And then, when Mills was taken out of the attack with those two still in, Morgan turned to Adil Rashid to attack the right-handers and he dismissed them both." Praising Rashid`s spell of 4/2 in 2.2 overs, Hussain said, "Rashid continues to go from strength to strength. He bowls very few poor deliveries these days and has lots of variations. The ball out the front of his hand to dismiss Russell completely bamboozled the batter. On these pitches, Rashid will prove a trump card for Morgan." Hussain was also pleased by the international return of left-arm pacer Tymal Mills, who took 2/17 in four overs. "The captain can make all the right moves but the bowlers have to deliver and I was so pleased Mills did well on his return. I said last week he had to play in the absence of Jofra Archer and, with Mark Wood missing out with an ankle injury, Mills was the go-to man for pace and that heavy length into the pitch. His slower-ball variations are so hard to play, too." Also Read: Sehwag reacts to firecrackers being burst in 'parts of India' to celebrate Pakistan's win in T20 WC Hussain concluded by saying that he understood why top-order batter Dawid Malan was pushed down when England were chasing 56. "I could understand England pushing Dawid Malan down the order to try to win as quickly as possible. I was part of an England team who went out of a World Cup on net run-rate, so if anything I might have gone even harder than Morgan did." "As it was, England won in 8.2 overs, so you can`t argue with that and on these pitches, England may well need Malan to be the anchorman to make 70 off 60 balls in future games. They are in good shape as they head to Abu Dhabi to face Bangladesh on what will be another slow surface that should suit their opponents."

T20 World Cup: Eoin Morgan showed his immense value with tactical masterclass, says Nasser Hussain

Former England skipper Nasser Hussain defended Team India and said that they were not to be blamed for the cancellation of the fifth and final Test against England at the Old Trafford in Manchester.&nbsp;

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Several former England cricketers like Michael Vaughan and Steve Harmison have openly criticised the IPL schedule being the reason behind Indian cricketers' decision to not take the field.&nbsp;

However, Hussain wrote a column in Daily Mail and said that the Indian team and BCCI are not the villains here. "The people I felt most sorry for during Friday's extra-ordinary turn of events were a group in our game who habitually deserve more respect - the fans - and the villain of the piece was not India but cricket’s relentless schedule," Hussain wrote.

"On Friday afternoon, I boarded a train south full of gutted supporters. Hours earlier, some poor bloke from Edinburgh came up to me at the ground and asked me for a photograph. He faced a long journey home.

"Spectators are always the last people we think about. Slow over-rates and going off early for bad light when there are floodlights is one thing. This is quite another.

"Sure, they will get their money back but they will not get to see any action, will not be reimbursed for travel and accommodation and are missing out on what might have been a thrilling conclusion to a fabulous series," he added.

"This was a complete and utter mess. Unfortunately, though, it is where we are in the world of cricket right now due to a packed schedule and the elephant in the room that is the Indian Premier League.

"As soon as Covid got into the tourists’ camp, some of the decision-making was about that tournament, and it is worth remembering that India have always been wary about the positioning of this Test match so close to it," he said.&nbsp;

Former England skipper Nasser Hussain defended Team India and said that they were not to be blamed for the cancellation of the fifth and final Test against England at the Old Trafford in Manchester.

Former England skipper Nasser Hussain defended Team India and said that they were not to be blamed for the cancellation of the fifth and final Test against England at the Old Trafford in Manchester. ALSO READ: IPL 2021: Sherfane Rutherford replaces Jonny Bairstow in Sunrisers Hyderabad's squad Several former England cricketers like Michael Vaughan and Steve Harmison have openly criticised the IPL schedule being the reason behind Indian cricketers' decision to not take the field. However, Hussain wrote a column in Daily Mail and said that the Indian team and BCCI are not the villains here. "The people I felt most sorry for during Friday's extra-ordinary turn of events were a group in our game who habitually deserve more respect - the fans - and the villain of the piece was not India but cricket’s relentless schedule," Hussain wrote. "On Friday afternoon, I boarded a train south full of gutted supporters. Hours earlier, some poor bloke from Edinburgh came up to me at the ground and asked me for a photograph. He faced a long journey home. "Spectators are always the last people we think about. Slow over-rates and going off early for bad light when there are floodlights is one thing. This is quite another. "Sure, they will get their money back but they will not get to see any action, will not be reimbursed for travel and accommodation and are missing out on what might have been a thrilling conclusion to a fabulous series," he added. "This was a complete and utter mess. Unfortunately, though, it is where we are in the world of cricket right now due to a packed schedule and the elephant in the room that is the Indian Premier League. "As soon as Covid got into the tourists’ camp, some of the decision-making was about that tournament, and it is worth remembering that India have always been wary about the positioning of this Test match so close to it," he said.

'Villain was not India but cricket’s relentless schedule': Nasser Hussain on cancelled 5th Test

Former England skipper Nasser Hussain called the cancelling of the fifth Test between India and England a mess, however, he said that the fate of IPL was hanging over the game.&nbsp;

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India and England were to take on each other in the fifth and final Test at Old Trafford, Manchester from Friday, however, the Covid cases in the Indian camp meant that the visitors couldn't field a team.

"It's an evolving situation, it's a mess. And the only thing I can tell you is that this Test match... the final Test match is off. There won't be a Test match here at Old Trafford. This is the end of India's tour of England" Hussain said on Sky Sports.

"I have a lot of sympathy with the Indian players as they've had two physios (test positive) and the second one would have been treating all the players with some sore bodies ahead of a fifth Test match. You cannot do physiotherapy without close contact. Even those players have tested negative a couple of times now, the incubation period means they are worried that two or three days into the Test match they test positive and three or four players go down."

Hussain added that the BCCI was very concerned about the game. With cash-rich IPL less than ten days away, COVID-19 could cause some major trouble to the league.&nbsp;

"Initially, the BCCI was always very concerned about this Test match. They wanted everything moved to make sure the IPL is a huge financial issue hanging over the game, over Indian cricket. They have already moved it, then moved it half of it this time around. Of course, this is about the IPL, but this is about players who are thinking: ‘If I get down positive here now, today, I have to do another 10 days’,” Hussain said.

"I have to applaud what the players showed. There will be a lot of anger and I get that but what is shows is how well the game has coped things like this. How well players have coped. These guys are going from bubble to bubble, and from quarantine to quarantine… look what’s happened to Ben Stokes. The tight bubble is no longer sustainable,” the former England captain explained.

Former England skipper Nasser Hussain called the cancelling of the fifth Test between India and England a mess, however, he said that the fate of IPL was hanging over the game.

Former England skipper Nasser Hussain called the cancelling of the fifth Test between India and England a mess, however, he said that the fate of IPL was hanging over the game. ALSO READ: BCCI releases statement over cancellation of fifth Test between India and England India and England were to take on each other in the fifth and final Test at Old Trafford, Manchester from Friday, however, the Covid cases in the Indian camp meant that the visitors couldn't field a team. "It's an evolving situation, it's a mess. And the only thing I can tell you is that this Test match... the final Test match is off. There won't be a Test match here at Old Trafford. This is the end of India's tour of England" Hussain said on Sky Sports. "I have a lot of sympathy with the Indian players as they've had two physios (test positive) and the second one would have been treating all the players with some sore bodies ahead of a fifth Test match. You cannot do physiotherapy without close contact. Even those players have tested negative a couple of times now, the incubation period means they are worried that two or three days into the Test match they test positive and three or four players go down." Hussain added that the BCCI was very concerned about the game. With cash-rich IPL less than ten days away, COVID-19 could cause some major trouble to the league. "Initially, the BCCI was always very concerned about this Test match. They wanted everything moved to make sure the IPL is a huge financial issue hanging over the game, over Indian cricket. They have already moved it, then moved it half of it this time around. Of course, this is about the IPL, but this is about players who are thinking: ‘If I get down positive here now, today, I have to do another 10 days’,” Hussain said. "I have to applaud what the players showed. There will be a lot of anger and I get that but what is shows is how well the game has coped things like this. How well players have coped. These guys are going from bubble to bubble, and from quarantine to quarantine… look what’s happened to Ben Stokes. The tight bubble is no longer sustainable,” the former England captain explained.

'IPL is a huge financial issue hanging over the game': Nasser Hussain on fifth Test being called off

Former England cricketer Nasser Hussain gave a huge compliment to Virat Kohli, whose team pulled off a sensational 157-run win against England in the fourth Test at The Oval, saying that the Indian skipper had his Midas Test and everything "Virat touched turned to gold on the decisive final day". 
 
India pulled off the fourth-Test win against the hosts on Monday evening -- only their second-ever at The Oval and first at the venue after 1971 -- to take an unassailable 2-1 lead in the five-match series. This is also only the second time in history -- after 1986 -- that India have won two Tests on one tour of England. They had beaten England by 151 runs in the second Test at Lord`s last month. 
 
"I said at the start of the fifth day that it was going to be a big test of Virat Kohli`s captaincy -- and he passed that test with flying colours. That Oval pitch offered very little for the seamers, and only a bit of rough for Ravindra Jadeja`s left-arm spin. But somehow he (Kohli) manufactured 10 English wickets on the last day," Hussain said in his column for the Daily Mail on Tuesday. 
 
The victory was through a remarkable turnaround for India as they had been bowled out for 191 in the first innings. But they managed to restrict England`s first-innings lead to just 99 runs on a placid wicket. Kohli`s men then ensured better batting in second innings. The top three batsmen shone and India, with contribution from middle and lower order took the total to 466 and set England a target of 368 to win. 
 
The former England skipper said that on Monday, every tweak and every bowling change which the Indian skipper effected went in his team`s favour. 
 
"Every bowling change worked, and so did every tweak to the field. And when he (Kohli) took the second new ball after tea, it produced a wicket straightaway, with Umesh Yadav getting Craig Overton. One way or another, this was Kohli`s Midas Test -- everything he touched turned to gold, and India are now one game away from a famous series victory, not long after beating Australia in their own backyard." 
 
Hussain said that India hardly ever missed Ravichandran Ashwin, the top-ranked spinner in Test cricket in the fourth Test. 
 
"Even the non-selection of Ravichandran Ashwin, the top-ranked spinner in Test cricket, became irrelevant. People said India would miss him. Kohli said: `No, we won`t. I`m backing our seamers to do the job.` And he was right. Jimmy Anderson had told me that there was nothing in the pitch for the seamers on the fourth day, and no lateral movement whatsoever, so what did Jasprit Bumrah do?" asked Hussain. 
 
The former England player said that the Indian pacer altered his tactics and started bowling bouncers and yorkers to unnerve the England bastmen. 
 
"He took the pitch out of the equation by bowling bouncers and yorkers. That was a brilliant spell between lunch and tea, when he got rid of Ollie Pope and Jonny Bairstow, and it decided the Test match. Crucially, India got it reversing, and when you have bowlers such as Bumrah, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and even Shardul Thakur in your attack, that is going to be a handful for anyone." 
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Former England cricketer Nasser Hussain gave a huge compliment to Virat Kohli, whose team pulled off a sensational 157-run win against England in the fourth Test at The Oval, saying that the Indian skipper had his Midas Test and everything "Virat touched turned to gold on the decisive final day".

Former England cricketer Nasser Hussain gave a huge compliment to Virat Kohli, whose team pulled off a sensational 157-run win against England in the fourth Test at The Oval, saying that the Indian skipper had his Midas Test and everything "Virat touched turned to gold on the decisive final day". India pulled off the fourth-Test win against the hosts on Monday evening -- only their second-ever at The Oval and first at the venue after 1971 -- to take an unassailable 2-1 lead in the five-match series. This is also only the second time in history -- after 1986 -- that India have won two Tests on one tour of England. They had beaten England by 151 runs in the second Test at Lord`s last month. "I said at the start of the fifth day that it was going to be a big test of Virat Kohli`s captaincy -- and he passed that test with flying colours. That Oval pitch offered very little for the seamers, and only a bit of rough for Ravindra Jadeja`s left-arm spin. But somehow he (Kohli) manufactured 10 English wickets on the last day," Hussain said in his column for the Daily Mail on Tuesday. The victory was through a remarkable turnaround for India as they had been bowled out for 191 in the first innings. But they managed to restrict England`s first-innings lead to just 99 runs on a placid wicket. Kohli`s men then ensured better batting in second innings. The top three batsmen shone and India, with contribution from middle and lower order took the total to 466 and set England a target of 368 to win. The former England skipper said that on Monday, every tweak and every bowling change which the Indian skipper effected went in his team`s favour. "Every bowling change worked, and so did every tweak to the field. And when he (Kohli) took the second new ball after tea, it produced a wicket straightaway, with Umesh Yadav getting Craig Overton. One way or another, this was Kohli`s Midas Test -- everything he touched turned to gold, and India are now one game away from a famous series victory, not long after beating Australia in their own backyard." Hussain said that India hardly ever missed Ravichandran Ashwin, the top-ranked spinner in Test cricket in the fourth Test. "Even the non-selection of Ravichandran Ashwin, the top-ranked spinner in Test cricket, became irrelevant. People said India would miss him. Kohli said: `No, we won`t. I`m backing our seamers to do the job.` And he was right. Jimmy Anderson had told me that there was nothing in the pitch for the seamers on the fourth day, and no lateral movement whatsoever, so what did Jasprit Bumrah do?" asked Hussain. The former England player said that the Indian pacer altered his tactics and started bowling bouncers and yorkers to unnerve the England bastmen. "He took the pitch out of the equation by bowling bouncers and yorkers. That was a brilliant spell between lunch and tea, when he got rid of Ollie Pope and Jonny Bairstow, and it decided the Test match. Crucially, India got it reversing, and when you have bowlers such as Bumrah, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and even Shardul Thakur in your attack, that is going to be a handful for anyone."

Whatever Virat Kohli touched turned to gold on final day: Nasser Hussain

After the drawn series opener and a 151-run win over England at Lord's, India succumbed to an innings and 76 runs defeat to Joe Root-led hosts in the third Test, of the five-match series. With the series tied at 1-1, both sides will come hard at each other to take an unassailable 2-1 lead heading into the final encounter.

Prior to the fourth and penultimate Test, former England captain-turned-commentator Nasser Hussain has suggested few changes for Virat Kohli &amp; Co. in their line-up. Hussain feels the Indian team should consider bringing in R Ashwin in the playing XI.&nbsp;

In his column for Daily Mail, Hussain wrote, "But what India do have is an off-spin bowler ranked No. 2 in the world and a batsman good enough to have made five Test centuries in Ravichandran Ashwin. He should have played at Headingley against England’s five left-handers and he must play at The Oval."

“So the most likely solution is that Ashwin will come in for a seamer, most likely Ishant Sharma who struggled at Headingley and join Ravindra Jadeja in a more balanced looking side with a deeper batting line-up as long as Jadeja recovers from his knee injury," added Hussain.

Earlier, many experts and former cricketers were left surprised when India went ahead with no Ashwin for the second Test at Lord's. The wily off-spinner is yet to get a game in the ongoing series, in the new WTC cycle, and will be desperate to get going and be among wickets in the final two Tests.&nbsp;

With the pitch at The Oval to be on the slower side, Ashwin can be the key player for Team India and help them stage a recovery in the series.

The fourth Test starts from September 2 (Thursday) at Kennington Oval, London.

After the drawn series opener and a 151-run win over England at Lord's, India succumbed to an innings and 76 runs defeat to Joe Root-led hosts in the third Test, of the five-match series.

After the drawn series opener and a 151-run win over England at Lord's, India succumbed to an innings and 76 runs defeat to Joe Root-led hosts in the third Test, of the five-match series. With the series tied at 1-1, both sides will come hard at each other to take an unassailable 2-1 lead heading into the final encounter. Prior to the fourth and penultimate Test, former England captain-turned-commentator Nasser Hussain has suggested few changes for Virat Kohli & Co. in their line-up. Hussain feels the Indian team should consider bringing in R Ashwin in the playing XI. In his column for Daily Mail, Hussain wrote, "But what India do have is an off-spin bowler ranked No. 2 in the world and a batsman good enough to have made five Test centuries in Ravichandran Ashwin. He should have played at Headingley against England’s five left-handers and he must play at The Oval." “So the most likely solution is that Ashwin will come in for a seamer, most likely Ishant Sharma who struggled at Headingley and join Ravindra Jadeja in a more balanced looking side with a deeper batting line-up as long as Jadeja recovers from his knee injury," added Hussain. Earlier, many experts and former cricketers were left surprised when India went ahead with no Ashwin for the second Test at Lord's. The wily off-spinner is yet to get a game in the ongoing series, in the new WTC cycle, and will be desperate to get going and be among wickets in the final two Tests. With the pitch at The Oval to be on the slower side, Ashwin can be the key player for Team India and help them stage a recovery in the series. The fourth Test starts from September 2 (Thursday) at Kennington Oval, London.

Should've played at Headingley and must play at The Oval: Nasser Hussain suggests one change for Virat Kohli & Co. for 4th Test

Former England captain Nasser Hussain has warned Joe Root-led team not to write India off the fourth Test in south London and the final match at Old Trafford as the Indian side has the ability to make a comeback. England levelled the five-match series 1-1 after the stunning win in the third Test at Headingley. &nbsp;

Now, Hussain has said the English side not to get too confident and gave an example of India's epic show in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy earlier this year when they were dismissed for just 36 while losing the first Test against Australia in Adelaide in December only for an injury-hit squad to claim a memorable 2-1 series win.&nbsp;

In his latest column for The Telegraph, Hussain wrote: "At Headingley, England swung the ball round corners. Skilful as India's seam bowlers are they did not swing the ball at all."

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"But the last thing England must do now is think they have done the hard work and write India off ahead of Thursday's fourth Test in south London and the final match at Old Trafford — grounds which should suit their attack better," he added.&nbsp;

"Remember, they were bowled out for 36 by Australia in Adelaide late last year but came back to pull off a famous series win. And after Kohli had gone home, too," Hussain wrote.

"India do have a lot of strength of character and fight, and central to that is their captain, even though Kohli has looked more like the 2014 version rather than the one who conquered English conditions and England's attack in 2018," Hussain further added.

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The Root-led team thrashed the Indian side by an innings and 76 runs in the third match with more than a day to spare to level the series 1-1. India registered a thrilling 151-run win in the second match at Lord's. The first clash of the series ended as a draw after rain played spoilsport.&nbsp;

The fourth Test set to begin at The Oval on Thursday (September 2). 
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Former England captain Nasser Hussain has warned Joe Root-led team not to write India off the fourth Test in south London and the final match at Old Trafford as the Indian side has the ability to make a comeback.

Former England captain Nasser Hussain has warned Joe Root-led team not to write India off the fourth Test in south London and the final match at Old Trafford as the Indian side has the ability to make a comeback. England levelled the five-match series 1-1 after the stunning win in the third Test at Headingley. Now, Hussain has said the English side not to get too confident and gave an example of India's epic show in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy earlier this year when they were dismissed for just 36 while losing the first Test against Australia in Adelaide in December only for an injury-hit squad to claim a memorable 2-1 series win. In his latest column for The Telegraph, Hussain wrote: "At Headingley, England swung the ball round corners. Skilful as India's seam bowlers are they did not swing the ball at all." ALSO READ | 'Kohli is a typical Asian player': Former Pak bowler has his say on Virat's form ahead of fourth Test against England "But the last thing England must do now is think they have done the hard work and write India off ahead of Thursday's fourth Test in south London and the final match at Old Trafford — grounds which should suit their attack better," he added. "Remember, they were bowled out for 36 by Australia in Adelaide late last year but came back to pull off a famous series win. And after Kohli had gone home, too," Hussain wrote. "India do have a lot of strength of character and fight, and central to that is their captain, even though Kohli has looked more like the 2014 version rather than the one who conquered English conditions and England's attack in 2018," Hussain further added. ALSO READ | BCCI announces release of tender to own and operate IPL team The Root-led team thrashed the Indian side by an innings and 76 runs in the third match with more than a day to spare to level the series 1-1. India registered a thrilling 151-run win in the second match at Lord's. The first clash of the series ended as a draw after rain played spoilsport. The fourth Test set to begin at The Oval on Thursday (September 2).

India vs England: Nasser Hussain warns Joe Root & co. ahead of 4th Test, says 'do not write India off'

After Lord's heroics, Team India stumbled in the third Test of the five-match series versus England at Headingley, Leeds. From a 1-0 lead, the visitors surrendered the momentum to lose the Test by an innings and 76 runs. The one-sided contest exposed India's fragile middle order once again, which has been underperforming for quite long.&nbsp;

While the likes of Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane have not been consistent at all and a big score eludes them both, the Indian captain Virat Kohli's barren run has continued in the England series; becoming&nbsp;a cause of concern for the team management. Kohli managed to cross the 50-run mark for the first time in India's ongoing tour of the United Kingdom, however, the 32-year-old looked out of sorts on Day 4's morning session, against the incoming deliveries or the ones targetted on the fourth-fifth stump line.

Speaking on Kohli's struggles and his indifferent run, former England captain Nasser Hussain wrote in his coloumn for Daily Mail, "He [Kohli] did go through a spell on the third day, admittedly against an older ball, where he was leaving it well. But it’s harder to leave the new ball because it swings later, and he was out again on Saturday in a familiar manner."

“Kohli has played at balls he could be leaving; he seems to have that slight technical issue I highlighted in these pages with the positioning of his back foot and he is not picking up the line of Anderson and Robinson. He is not sure whether to play or leave and whether to set himself for the inswinger or not. He doesn’t know what to do. It’s high-class bowling and it’s not going to get any easier for him,” Hussain added.

Kohli's form becomes very crucial for India as Joe Root-led England have managed to level the series with two more Tests left. His last ton in international cricket came in November, 2019. Team India will desperately need a big score from Kohli to set the tone for the remainder of the Tests.

The fourth and penultimate Test commences from September 2 at Kennington Oval, London. 
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After Lord's heroics, Team India stumbled in the third Test of the five-match series versus England at Headingley, Leeds. From a 1-0 lead, the visitors surrendered the momentum to lose the Test by an innings and 76 runs.

After Lord's heroics, Team India stumbled in the third Test of the five-match series versus England at Headingley, Leeds. From a 1-0 lead, the visitors surrendered the momentum to lose the Test by an innings and 76 runs. The one-sided contest exposed India's fragile middle order once again, which has been underperforming for quite long. While the likes of Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane have not been consistent at all and a big score eludes them both, the Indian captain Virat Kohli's barren run has continued in the England series; becoming a cause of concern for the team management. Kohli managed to cross the 50-run mark for the first time in India's ongoing tour of the United Kingdom, however, the 32-year-old looked out of sorts on Day 4's morning session, against the incoming deliveries or the ones targetted on the fourth-fifth stump line. Speaking on Kohli's struggles and his indifferent run, former England captain Nasser Hussain wrote in his coloumn for Daily Mail, "He [Kohli] did go through a spell on the third day, admittedly against an older ball, where he was leaving it well. But it’s harder to leave the new ball because it swings later, and he was out again on Saturday in a familiar manner." “Kohli has played at balls he could be leaving; he seems to have that slight technical issue I highlighted in these pages with the positioning of his back foot and he is not picking up the line of Anderson and Robinson. He is not sure whether to play or leave and whether to set himself for the inswinger or not. He doesn’t know what to do. It’s high-class bowling and it’s not going to get any easier for him,” Hussain added. Kohli's form becomes very crucial for India as Joe Root-led England have managed to level the series with two more Tests left. His last ton in international cricket came in November, 2019. Team India will desperately need a big score from Kohli to set the tone for the remainder of the Tests. The fourth and penultimate Test commences from September 2 at Kennington Oval, London.

High-class bowling not to get any easier for Virat Kohli: Nasser Hussain makes big statement on Indian skipper's barren run

Master Blaster Sunil Gavaskar isn't the one to mince his words and his remarks, on-air or while writing for a coloumn, often create quite a stir. In the run-up to the third Test between India and England, which commenced on Wednesday (August 25) at Headingley, Leeds, Gavaskar came across former England captain Nasser Hussain's recent remarks on Team India's previous generation and slammed him left, right and centre.&nbsp;

For the unversed, the 53-year-old Hussain wrote in his column for the Daily Mail, "Virat Kohli is the right man at the right time to lead this formidable India side. His players, in particular the bowlers, want an aggressive captain. They want Kohli stirring things up, as he did so effectively in that brilliant second Test at Lord’s… This India are not a side who will be bullied, as perhaps previous generations have been."

Gavaskar came across his comments and questioned Hussain on-air during the pre-show, on Sony Six, for&nbsp;the third Test. Here's how it all panned out between the two former cricketers:

Gavaskar: You said this India will not be bullied as perhaps the previous generations would be. (Me) Belonging to previous generation, could you perhaps enlighten which generation? And what is the exact meaning of bully?”

Hussain: I just think, the Indian side under the aggression of the past, would have said ‘no no no’. But what Kohli has done is to make them go doubly hard. I saw a little bit of that in Sourav Ganguly’s side and he started that, Virat is continuing with it. Even when Virat was not there, Ajinkya really went hard at the Australians. I just don’t think you want to wake this Indian side up.

Gavaskar: But when you say previous generations were bullied, I don’t think so. I’d be very upset if my generation was being talked about as being bullied. If you have a look at the record, in 1971 we won, that was my first tour in England. 1974, we had internal problems so we lost 3-0. 1979, we lost 1-0, it could have been 1-1 if we chased down 438 at the Oval. 1982 we again lost 1-0. In 1986 we won 2-0, we could have won it 3-0. So, I don’t think my generation we were bullied. I don’t think aggression means you have always got to be at the face of the opposition. You can show passion, you can show your commitment towards your team without yelling after each fall of wicket.

Hussain: I for one, quite like the way Kohli leads this side. That’s what I wanted to say. That team talk in which he said ‘let’s unleash fire on this English side’ and you could see the fire that they unleashed.

Gavaskar: There is no argument in that. The question is saying that the previous generations were bullied. I don’t think this is right.

Hussain's comments came after Virat Kohli-led India scripted a famous win in the second Test, of the ongoing five-match Test series versus England in the United Kingdom, at Lord's by 151 runs. Resuming Day 5 with a lead of only 154 runs, with 4 wickets in hand, India had their back against the wall and were reduced to 209-8 before Jasprit Bumrah-Mohammed Shami's unbeaten 89-run stand took India to 298-8, setting up a daunting 272-run target.

In reply, England were bundled out for 120 as India went 1-0 up in the series. What stood out in India's win was Kohli &amp; Co.'s aggressive tactics versus the English camp, who tried to reply in a similar manner but their ploy fell flat.

Master Blaster Sunil Gavaskar isn't the one to mince his words and his remarks, on-air or while writing for a coloumn, often create quite a stir. In the run-up to the third Test between India and England, which commenced on Wednesday (August 25) at Headingley, Leeds, Gavaskar came across former England captain Nasser Hussain's recent remarks on Team India's previous generation and slammed him left, right and centre.

Master Blaster Sunil Gavaskar isn't the one to mince his words and his remarks, on-air or while writing for a coloumn, often create quite a stir. In the run-up to the third Test between India and England, which commenced on Wednesday (August 25) at Headingley, Leeds, Gavaskar came across former England captain Nasser Hussain's recent remarks on Team India's previous generation and slammed him left, right and centre. For the unversed, the 53-year-old Hussain wrote in his column for the Daily Mail, "Virat Kohli is the right man at the right time to lead this formidable India side. His players, in particular the bowlers, want an aggressive captain. They want Kohli stirring things up, as he did so effectively in that brilliant second Test at Lord’s… This India are not a side who will be bullied, as perhaps previous generations have been." Gavaskar came across his comments and questioned Hussain on-air during the pre-show, on Sony Six, for the third Test. Here's how it all panned out between the two former cricketers: Gavaskar: You said this India will not be bullied as perhaps the previous generations would be. (Me) Belonging to previous generation, could you perhaps enlighten which generation? And what is the exact meaning of bully?” Hussain: I just think, the Indian side under the aggression of the past, would have said ‘no no no’. But what Kohli has done is to make them go doubly hard. I saw a little bit of that in Sourav Ganguly’s side and he started that, Virat is continuing with it. Even when Virat was not there, Ajinkya really went hard at the Australians. I just don’t think you want to wake this Indian side up. Gavaskar: But when you say previous generations were bullied, I don’t think so. I’d be very upset if my generation was being talked about as being bullied. If you have a look at the record, in 1971 we won, that was my first tour in England. 1974, we had internal problems so we lost 3-0. 1979, we lost 1-0, it could have been 1-1 if we chased down 438 at the Oval. 1982 we again lost 1-0. In 1986 we won 2-0, we could have won it 3-0. So, I don’t think my generation we were bullied. I don’t think aggression means you have always got to be at the face of the opposition. You can show passion, you can show your commitment towards your team without yelling after each fall of wicket. Hussain: I for one, quite like the way Kohli leads this side. That’s what I wanted to say. That team talk in which he said ‘let’s unleash fire on this English side’ and you could see the fire that they unleashed. Gavaskar: There is no argument in that. The question is saying that the previous generations were bullied. I don’t think this is right. Hussain's comments came after Virat Kohli-led India scripted a famous win in the second Test, of the ongoing five-match Test series versus England in the United Kingdom, at Lord's by 151 runs. Resuming Day 5 with a lead of only 154 runs, with 4 wickets in hand, India had their back against the wall and were reduced to 209-8 before Jasprit Bumrah-Mohammed Shami's unbeaten 89-run stand took India to 298-8, setting up a daunting 272-run target. In reply, England were bundled out for 120 as India went 1-0 up in the series. What stood out in India's win was Kohli & Co.'s aggressive tactics versus the English camp, who tried to reply in a similar manner but their ploy fell flat.

Sunil Gavaskar slams Nasser Hussain for 'previous Indian generations got bullied' remark: Don't forget we defeated much better English sides

Former England skipper Nasser Hussain said that only India and New Zealand are producing high-quality batters in red-ball cricket in recent times while speaking about his observation about "batting demise".&nbsp;

Nasser Hussain expressed his opinion over England's Test woes after their defeat in the second Test of five-match series against India at Lord's. The Virat Kohli-led team registered a 151-run victory taking a 1-0 lead in the series a rain-marred draw at Trent Bridge.&nbsp;

During the second match, England skipper Joe Root gave his team an edge with a stunning century as he was 180 not out, his second successive Test hundred and fifth this year. He guided the hosts into a slender first-innings lead but it was not enough as India defeated England by 151 runs to register a thrilling win.&nbsp;

England, set 272 to win on the last day, were dismissed for 120, with Mohammed Siraj taking 4-32 as India won for just the third time in their 19 Tests at the 'home of cricket'.&nbsp;

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During a recent interaction with Mail Online, Hussain said, "This batting demise has been a long time coming. It's not just England by the way. It's red-ball batters around the world. It only seems to be the two World Test Championship finalists in New Zealand and India who are producing high-quality red-ball batsmen."

"If you started with a blank piece of paper now you wouldn’t have this schedule but the problem is that every format wants to play in this chunk of summer. Joe Root has had his hands tied behind his back for over a year. That includes Covid bubbles, rest and rotation, injuries," the former England skipper added.&nbsp;

Nasser Hussain said coach Chris Silverwood, skipper Joe Root and Ashley Giles need to sit down and come up with a plan for red-ball batting as he pointed out when England was in a commanding position and had chances of winning.&nbsp;

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"The most amazing thing is that when Rishabh Pant walked off at Lord’s on Monday morning, England were actually in a position to win the second Test. Joe, Chris Silverwood, and Ashley Giles need to sit down and come up with a plan for red-ball batting,” Nasser Hussain said.&nbsp;

The third Test at Headingley in Leeds starts on August 25.

Former England skipper Nasser Hussain said that only India and New Zealand are producing high-quality batters in red-ball cricket in recent times while speaking about his observation about "batting demise".

Former England skipper Nasser Hussain said that only India and New Zealand are producing high-quality batters in red-ball cricket in recent times while speaking about his observation about "batting demise". Nasser Hussain expressed his opinion over England's Test woes after their defeat in the second Test of five-match series against India at Lord's. The Virat Kohli-led team registered a 151-run victory taking a 1-0 lead in the series a rain-marred draw at Trent Bridge. During the second match, England skipper Joe Root gave his team an edge with a stunning century as he was 180 not out, his second successive Test hundred and fifth this year. He guided the hosts into a slender first-innings lead but it was not enough as India defeated England by 151 runs to register a thrilling win. England, set 272 to win on the last day, were dismissed for 120, with Mohammed Siraj taking 4-32 as India won for just the third time in their 19 Tests at the 'home of cricket'. ALSO READ | Watch: Ravichandran Ashwin reveals what exactly happened between Jasprit Bumrah and James Anderson at Lord's During a recent interaction with Mail Online, Hussain said, "This batting demise has been a long time coming. It's not just England by the way. It's red-ball batters around the world. It only seems to be the two World Test Championship finalists in New Zealand and India who are producing high-quality red-ball batsmen." "If you started with a blank piece of paper now you wouldn’t have this schedule but the problem is that every format wants to play in this chunk of summer. Joe Root has had his hands tied behind his back for over a year. That includes Covid bubbles, rest and rotation, injuries," the former England skipper added. Nasser Hussain said coach Chris Silverwood, skipper Joe Root and Ashley Giles need to sit down and come up with a plan for red-ball batting as he pointed out when England was in a commanding position and had chances of winning. ALSO READ | The complete video of James Anderson and Virat Kohli sledging goes viral - WATCH "The most amazing thing is that when Rishabh Pant walked off at Lord’s on Monday morning, England were actually in a position to win the second Test. Joe, Chris Silverwood, and Ashley Giles need to sit down and come up with a plan for red-ball batting,” Nasser Hussain said. The third Test at Headingley in Leeds starts on August 25.

Former England skipper says only India and New Zealand producing 'high-quality red-ball batsmen'

Team India had an excellent first session on Day 5 of the World Test Championship final against New Zealand. The BlackCaps, who were in the better position, lost quick wickets and were five down by Lunch.&nbsp;

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Former England skipper Nasser Hussain lauded skipper Kohli's captaincy and complimented him for bowling changes.&nbsp;

"I thought Virat Kohli had a day as well, good morning. Every bowling change he made (was a good one). To the left-hander Nicholls, we know Ishant bowls well, bowl straight on. He kept Shami on even though he bowled six or seven overs in that session. So, pretty much spot on from India throughout the session. Catching, captaincy, and bowling," Hussain told on Star Sports.

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"Sometimes, Virat Kohli does certain things, I call him the tinker man. But today morning, he did things with a lot of purpose. The changes he made were absolutely spot-on. Ishant to the left-handers. And like VVS Laxman said, there was no left-hander for Ashwin. 10 minutes to go to Lunch. BJ Watling in the middle, and he kept Shami on. And immediately Shami gets the wicket.

"He made right changes at the right time," Hussain added.

"Now, India are the favourites even though New Zealand were the favourites half an hour ago, and that is how quickly things change in England. And that is why Virat Kohli's captaincy was spot-on," he signed off.

Team India had an excellent first session on Day 5 of the World Test Championship final against New Zealand. The BlackCaps, who were in the better position, lost quick wickets and were five down by Lunch.

Team India had an excellent first session on Day 5 of the World Test Championship final against New Zealand. The BlackCaps, who were in the better position, lost quick wickets and were five down by Lunch. ALSO READ: 'Length has done the trick' - Sanjay Bangar on Indian pacer' success Former England skipper Nasser Hussain lauded skipper Kohli's captaincy and complimented him for bowling changes. "I thought Virat Kohli had a day as well, good morning. Every bowling change he made (was a good one). To the left-hander Nicholls, we know Ishant bowls well, bowl straight on. He kept Shami on even though he bowled six or seven overs in that session. So, pretty much spot on from India throughout the session. Catching, captaincy, and bowling," Hussain told on Star Sports. ALSO READ: Cricket: Would have picked Bhuvneshwar Kumar for WTC Final, opines Sunil Gavaskar "Sometimes, Virat Kohli does certain things, I call him the tinker man. But today morning, he did things with a lot of purpose. The changes he made were absolutely spot-on. Ishant to the left-handers. And like VVS Laxman said, there was no left-hander for Ashwin. 10 minutes to go to Lunch. BJ Watling in the middle, and he kept Shami on. And immediately Shami gets the wicket. "He made right changes at the right time," Hussain added. "Now, India are the favourites even though New Zealand were the favourites half an hour ago, and that is how quickly things change in England. And that is why Virat Kohli's captaincy was spot-on," he signed off.

WTC Final - 'He did things with lot of purpose': Nasser Hussain lauds Virat Kohli's captaincy

Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar and former English captain Nasser Hussain gave their reactions after Virat Kohli was dismissed by Kyle Jamieson in the second innings of the World Test Championship final at Rose Bowl.&nbsp;

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Kohli and Pujara walked out to bat on the Day 6 of the ultimate Test, however, Team India suffered a quick blow as skipper Kohli found a thin edge off Kyle Jamieson's delivery and gave an easy catch to Kiwi wicketkeeper BJ Watling.&nbsp;

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After being dismissed for 13 runs, Hussain and Gavaskar reacted to his dismissal and said that the shot played by Virat brought back memories of India’s 2014 tour to England.

“Little bit more like 2014 and not the one of 2018. That was the sort of line that James Anderson troubled him with in 2014. He left those last time around when he played in England,” Hussain said on commentary.

Legendary Indian batsman Sunil Gavaskar felt that the lack of Kohli's foot movement cost him the wicket.&nbsp;

“His backfoot didn’t move and he committed himself to the shot,” Gavaskar said.

Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar and former English captain Nasser Hussain gave their reactions after Virat Kohli was dismissed by Kyle Jamieson in the second innings of the World Test Championship final at Rose Bowl.

Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar and former English captain Nasser Hussain gave their reactions after Virat Kohli was dismissed by Kyle Jamieson in the second innings of the World Test Championship final at Rose Bowl. ALSO READ: WTC Final- Virat Kohli's gesture towards BJ Watling wins hearts across social media Kohli and Pujara walked out to bat on the Day 6 of the ultimate Test, however, Team India suffered a quick blow as skipper Kohli found a thin edge off Kyle Jamieson's delivery and gave an easy catch to Kiwi wicketkeeper BJ Watling. ALSO READ: Cricket: 'They know him': Sachin Tendulkar talks about Rahul Dravid, the coach After being dismissed for 13 runs, Hussain and Gavaskar reacted to his dismissal and said that the shot played by Virat brought back memories of India’s 2014 tour to England. “Little bit more like 2014 and not the one of 2018. That was the sort of line that James Anderson troubled him with in 2014. He left those last time around when he played in England,” Hussain said on commentary. Legendary Indian batsman Sunil Gavaskar felt that the lack of Kohli's foot movement cost him the wicket. “His backfoot didn’t move and he committed himself to the shot,” Gavaskar said.

'His backfoot didn’t move': Sunil Gavaskar and Nasser Hussain react to Kohli's dismissal in WTC Final

Former England captain Nasser Hussain lauded New Zealand all-rounder Kyle Jamieson after the speedster rattled India with a five-fer on Day 3 of the World Test Championship final at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton. <o:p></o:p>

The Kiwi pacer completed his fifth five-fer in his eighth Test as the youngster continues to touch new landmarks in his young career. Hussain praised Jamieson for his impact on international cricket while lavishing high praise for his consistency. <o:p></o:p>

“His (Kyle Jamieson) impact on International cricket and his consistency is huge. He has played eight test matches and has already got five fifers. To have such an immediate impact is huge,” Nasser Hussain was quoted as saying by the ICC during the ongoing WTC final.<o:p></o:p>

The former English skipper was impressed by Jamieson’s knack of learning quickly as he saw the youngster change his length according to the conditions.

<h2 class="MsoNormal">Jamieson a quick learner - Hussain</h2>

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He said: “Jamieson came here, and he learned to bowl fuller. The way he has changed his angles during the match, it seems he is a quick learner.<o:p></o:p>

“To come to this massive match, the ultimate Test as a novice and putting such a performance. He is going to be a superstar in the future,” said Hussain.<o:p></o:p>

Jamieson’s five-fer helped New Zealand restrict India for 217 on Day 3 of WTC final to which the Black Caps replied with 101 for 2 at the end of day’s play.<o:p></o:p>

Even during the post-day press conference, Jamieson was delighted to have bagged Kohli’s wicket, who is also his skipper in the Royal Challengers Bangalore franchise in IPL. <o:p></o:p>

“Kohli is a massive part of their team and pretty big wicket to get, so to get him pretty early morning, was I guess was nice and pleasing and pretty crucial for how the day followed,” said Jamieson<o:p></o:p>

Former England captain Nasser Hussain lauded New Zealand all-rounder Kyle Jamieson after the speedster rattled India with a five-fer on Day 3 of the World Test Championship final at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton.

Former England captain Nasser Hussain lauded New Zealand all-rounder Kyle Jamieson after the speedster rattled India with a five-fer on Day 3 of the World Test Championship final at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton. The Kiwi pacer completed his fifth five-fer in his eighth Test as the youngster continues to touch new landmarks in his young career. Hussain praised Jamieson for his impact on international cricket while lavishing high praise for his consistency. “His (Kyle Jamieson) impact on International cricket and his consistency is huge. He has played eight test matches and has already got five fifers. To have such an immediate impact is huge,” Nasser Hussain was quoted as saying by the ICC during the ongoing WTC final. The former English skipper was impressed by Jamieson’s knack of learning quickly as he saw the youngster change his length according to the conditions. Jamieson a quick learner - Hussain ALSO READ: Cricket: WTC Final - Jamieson stars with the ball as New Zealand dominate He said: “Jamieson came here, and he learned to bowl fuller. The way he has changed his angles during the match, it seems he is a quick learner. “To come to this massive match, the ultimate Test as a novice and putting such a performance. He is going to be a superstar in the future,” said Hussain. Jamieson’s five-fer helped New Zealand restrict India for 217 on Day 3 of WTC final to which the Black Caps replied with 101 for 2 at the end of day’s play. Even during the post-day press conference, Jamieson was delighted to have bagged Kohli’s wicket, who is also his skipper in the Royal Challengers Bangalore franchise in IPL. “Kohli is a massive part of their team and pretty big wicket to get, so to get him pretty early morning, was I guess was nice and pleasing and pretty crucial for how the day followed,” said Jamieson

WTC Final - Jamieson's impact on international cricket massive: Nasser Hussain lauds Kiwi all-rounder

Nasser Hussain has lashed out at the England batting line-up after they abdicated against New Zealand on Day 3 of the Edgbaston Test. Nasser Hussain scrutinized the strategies of the players and their 'idiosyncratic movements.'&nbsp;

The hosts fell to 122 for 9 in their second innings in Birmingham, and are gazing at a specific loss, with a thin lead of 37 runs. Mark Wood top-scored for England with 29 while Ollie Pope made 23. No other English batsman could arrive at the 20-run mark.&nbsp;

Nasser Hussain demands English batsmen critically need to rethink their methods and get back to nuts and bolts - at Test level, however, all through the province game - on the off chance that they are to improve in the future.&nbsp;

Addressing Sky Sports, Nasser Hussain reprimanded the England players for a pitiable show. He said:&nbsp;

‘It was just an abject batting performance. It is like they are reinventing the wheel. They have all these odd techniques and idiosyncratic movements. In county cricket, they are all standing on an off-stump and flashing at balls outside off. It’s like everyone else is wrong &nbsp;all those great players of the past, people like Sir Viv Richards and Graham Gooch, and they are right.”

He also called attention to that while England was fixed by spin in India, there was no such pardon playing at home. He added:&nbsp;

“These days everyone seems to want to get their left leg out of the way but if they know what they’re doing where are the runs to back that up? In Sri Lanka, Joe Root carried them. We were told that the problem in India was that the ball spun but we don’t have the excuse of the pitches turning here. I just don’t understand the techniques I am witnessing.”

Various England batsmen like Rory Burns, Zak Crawley, and Ollie Pope have received unconventional batting techniques. In any case, the outcomes have been a long way from successful.&nbsp;

While England's batsmen have attempted to go the offbeat way, Nasser Hussain commended New Zealand for adhering to the essentials and playing appropriate Test cricket. He further said:&nbsp;

“Compare them to those of New Zealand, who are committed to orthodox Test match batting. It’s just chalk and cheese. Technically gifted, sound batsmen playing the way the game is supposed to be played, New Zealand. Let the ball come to you, leave it well, play it with a straight bat.”

Reacting to England's first-innings complete of 303, the Kiwis made 388. Britain then, at that point imploded to 76 for 6 preceding some lower-request opposition empowered them to forestall a loss inside three days.

Nasser Hussain has lashed out at the England batting line-up after they abdicated against New Zealand on Day 3 of the Edgbaston Test. Nasser Hussain scrutinized the strategies of the players and their 'idiosyncratic movements.

Nasser Hussain has lashed out at the England batting line-up after they abdicated against New Zealand on Day 3 of the Edgbaston Test. Nasser Hussain scrutinized the strategies of the players and their 'idiosyncratic movements.' The hosts fell to 122 for 9 in their second innings in Birmingham, and are gazing at a specific loss, with a thin lead of 37 runs. Mark Wood top-scored for England with 29 while Ollie Pope made 23. No other English batsman could arrive at the 20-run mark. Nasser Hussain demands English batsmen critically need to rethink their methods and get back to nuts and bolts - at Test level, however, all through the province game - on the off chance that they are to improve in the future. Addressing Sky Sports, Nasser Hussain reprimanded the England players for a pitiable show. He said: ‘It was just an abject batting performance. It is like they are reinventing the wheel. They have all these odd techniques and idiosyncratic movements. In county cricket, they are all standing on an off-stump and flashing at balls outside off. It’s like everyone else is wrong all those great players of the past, people like Sir Viv Richards and Graham Gooch, and they are right.” He also called attention to that while England was fixed by spin in India, there was no such pardon playing at home. He added: “These days everyone seems to want to get their left leg out of the way but if they know what they’re doing where are the runs to back that up? In Sri Lanka, Joe Root carried them. We were told that the problem in India was that the ball spun but we don’t have the excuse of the pitches turning here. I just don’t understand the techniques I am witnessing.” Various England batsmen like Rory Burns, Zak Crawley, and Ollie Pope have received unconventional batting techniques. In any case, the outcomes have been a long way from successful. While England's batsmen have attempted to go the offbeat way, Nasser Hussain commended New Zealand for adhering to the essentials and playing appropriate Test cricket. He further said: “Compare them to those of New Zealand, who are committed to orthodox Test match batting. It’s just chalk and cheese. Technically gifted, sound batsmen playing the way the game is supposed to be played, New Zealand. Let the ball come to you, leave it well, play it with a straight bat.” Reacting to England's first-innings complete of 303, the Kiwis made 388. Britain then, at that point imploded to 76 for 6 preceding some lower-request opposition empowered them to forestall a loss inside three days.

Cricket: 'It was just an abject batting performance': Nasser Hussain lashes out at England batting line-up

England pacer Ollie Robinson witnessed the clock going back by eight years during his Test debut against New Zealand at the Lord’s on Wednesday. A few tweets, sexist and racist in nature, dating back as many as eight years surfaced on social media platforms&nbsp;during his Test debut on Day 1, grabbing the limelight for all wrong reasons. <o:p></o:p>

Robinson produced a superb bowling performance on his debut as he got the wickets of Ross Taylor and Tom Latham on Day 1. However, after being marred with controversy for his racial and sexist tweets from 2012, Robinson put out a heartfelt apology for the distress caused.<o:p></o:p>

Former England captain Nasser Hussain reckons that the controversy should be a lesson for all the cricketers and youngsters.<o:p></o:p>

Speaking on Sky Sports Hussain said, “It is a lesson really that if you’re in and around the team treat anything you do on social media as if you’re doing a press conference.

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“If you’re going to wear t-shirts about online hate and abuse, anti-sexism and anti-racism you just can’t be doing this. It is just not good enough and it is just not on. It is a good lesson for anyone out there with social media. When you do this sort of stuff and you put it out there whether it be after a few beers after 4 am in the morning, it is out there for good,” he added. <o:p></o:p>

“He is an 18-year-old lad who has made mistakes and we’ve all made mistakes and it has ruined his biggest day as a professional cricketer. If anything good can come from this it is that some young lad or girl thinking ‘online abuse is not good enough’. He has learned the harshest and biggest lesson.

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“I always remember my debut fondly, I will always remember my first day. He will always remember this day for something he did as an 18-year-old and that is very sad,” Nasser Hussain signed off.<o:p></o:p>

England pacer Ollie Robinson witnessed the clock going back by eight years during his Test debut against New Zealand at the Lord’s on Wednesday. A few tweets, sexist and racist in nature, dating back as many as eight years surfaced on social media platforms during his Test debut on Day 1, grabbing the limelight for all wrong reasons.

England pacer Ollie Robinson witnessed the clock going back by eight years during his Test debut against New Zealand at the Lord’s on Wednesday. A few tweets, sexist and racist in nature, dating back as many as eight years surfaced on social media platforms during his Test debut on Day 1, grabbing the limelight for all wrong reasons. Robinson produced a superb bowling performance on his debut as he got the wickets of Ross Taylor and Tom Latham on Day 1. However, after being marred with controversy for his racial and sexist tweets from 2012, Robinson put out a heartfelt apology for the distress caused. Former England captain Nasser Hussain reckons that the controversy should be a lesson for all the cricketers and youngsters. Speaking on Sky Sports Hussain said, “It is a lesson really that if you’re in and around the team treat anything you do on social media as if you’re doing a press conference. ALSO READ: Cricket: 'Won't be surprising if England prepare grassy pitches but expect 'Indian summer' - Sunil Gavaskar on India's tour of England “If you’re going to wear t-shirts about online hate and abuse, anti-sexism and anti-racism you just can’t be doing this. It is just not good enough and it is just not on. It is a good lesson for anyone out there with social media. When you do this sort of stuff and you put it out there whether it be after a few beers after 4 am in the morning, it is out there for good,” he added. “He is an 18-year-old lad who has made mistakes and we’ve all made mistakes and it has ruined his biggest day as a professional cricketer. If anything good can come from this it is that some young lad or girl thinking ‘online abuse is not good enough’. He has learned the harshest and biggest lesson. ALSO READ: Cricket: Bubble life 'taken a toll on me mentally' - Andre Russell “I always remember my debut fondly, I will always remember my first day. He will always remember this day for something he did as an 18-year-old and that is very sad,” Nasser Hussain signed off.

Cricket: ‘A good lesson for anyone there on social media’ – Nasser Hussain on Ollie Robinson’s racial, sexist tweets

Former England skipper Nasser Hussain has predicted that Joe Root will end up shattering all the Test batting records by country's batsmen while adding the 30-year-old is arguably England's best-ever player of spin bowling.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Root continued his purple patch with the willow as he hammered 218 runs and 40 runs off 32 deliveries in the two innings respectively in the first Test against India as England defeated the hosts&nbsp;by 227 runs in Chennai to complete a historic win.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“Root sure is one of England’s greats. He will probably end up breaking all records, he will probably go past Sir Alastair Cook’s 161 Test matches and probably tally of runs as well,” Hussain wrote in his column for Sky Sports.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“He is in great&nbsp;nick, only 30 years old, and if you did a list of all-time England batting greats - the ones I have seen anyway - you’d have to have Root with Cook, Graham Gooch and Kevin Pietersen,” Hussain said.&nbsp;

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“I would say he is arguably England’s best-ever player of spin, the way he sweeps spin away is outstanding to watch.”&nbsp;

Hussain further branded&nbsp;England's win against India as “perfect performance" while adding the triumph in Chennai is right up there with all the epic wins in the longest format of the game.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“People were writing England off, saying this series could be 4-0 to India. No one really gave this side much of a chance. India had won in Australia, Virat Kohli was back and India is a very difficult place to go and win in Test match cricket,” he said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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"So, this win for England has to be right up there, especially away from home. They put in the perfect performance. From ball one to the final delivery, it was outstanding.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

England will look to carry the winning momentum when they take the field for the second Test against India at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, scheduled to start from February 13. Whereas India would be itching to set the record straight and bounce back in the series, which England lead by 1-0.&nbsp;

Former England skipper Nasser Hussain has predicted that Joe Root will end up shattering all the Test batting records by country's batsmen while adding the 30-year-old is arguably England's best-ever player of spin bowling.

Former England skipper Nasser Hussain has predicted that Joe Root will end up shattering all the Test batting records by country's batsmen while adding the 30-year-old is arguably England's best-ever player of spin bowling. Root continued his purple patch with the willow as he hammered 218 runs and 40 runs off 32 deliveries in the two innings respectively in the first Test against India as England defeated the hosts by 227 runs in Chennai to complete a historic win. “Root sure is one of England’s greats. He will probably end up breaking all records, he will probably go past Sir Alastair Cook’s 161 Test matches and probably tally of runs as well,” Hussain wrote in his column for Sky Sports. “He is in great nick, only 30 years old, and if you did a list of all-time England batting greats - the ones I have seen anyway - you’d have to have Root with Cook, Graham Gooch and Kevin Pietersen,” Hussain said. ALSO READ: ICC Test Rankings: India skipper Virat Kohli slips to fifth spot as Joe Root enters top 3 “I would say he is arguably England’s best-ever player of spin, the way he sweeps spin away is outstanding to watch.” Hussain further branded England's win against India as “perfect performance" while adding the triumph in Chennai is right up there with all the epic wins in the longest format of the game. “People were writing England off, saying this series could be 4-0 to India. No one really gave this side much of a chance. India had won in Australia, Virat Kohli was back and India is a very difficult place to go and win in Test match cricket,” he said. ALSO READ: 'When India wins the toss, he will score 250': Ashish Nehra on Virat Kohli "So, this win for England has to be right up there, especially away from home. They put in the perfect performance. From ball one to the final delivery, it was outstanding.” England will look to carry the winning momentum when they take the field for the second Test against India at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, scheduled to start from February 13. Whereas India would be itching to set the record straight and bounce back in the series, which England lead by 1-0.

Will end up breaking all records: Nasser Hussain praises Joe Root after Chennai Test heroics

Former England captain Nasser Hussain has backed veteran Mahendra Singh Dhoni to make an international comeback despite growing uncertainty over the start of the Indian Premier League.

The 38-year-old Dhoni has not appeared for club or country since playing for India in last year's 50-over World Cup and the nationwide coronavirus lockdown is limiting his chances of getting back in the side with the IPL likely to be truncated or cancelled.

There has been speculation that Dhoni might retire from&nbsp;international cricket.

"What I have seen of Dhoni, I still think he has a huge amount to offer to Indian cricket," Hussain told Indian broadcaster Star Sports on Saturday.

"Yes, there have been one or two occasions where he has got it wrong in run chases, like that World Cup game against England. But in general, Dhoni is still a really good talent."

Hussain warned that Dhoni was a once-in-a-generation cricketer that India would struggle to replace.

"Don't push Dhoni into retirement too early. In the end only Dhoni knows his mental state, in the end selectors select and players turn up when asked to," he added.

"I do believe that certain individuals should not just retire into the sunset without some kind of farewell."

Dhoni, who gave up Test cricket in 2014, has been busy gardening at home during the lockdown, according to an Instagram post by his wife.

The opening match of the Twenty20 tournament between the Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings and holders Mumbai Indians was pushed back to April 15 as sporting events around the world were delayed or postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth said Dhoni's comeback prospects looked "very, very bleak" if the IPL was cancelled.

"Because straightaway, in my opinion, KL Rahul will be the wicket keeper-batsman," Srikkanth, former chairman of the national selection committee, said.

"Rishabh Pant, I still think he might be a bit of a doubt, but I believe that Rishabh Pant is highly talented.

"He is absolutely fit, he is a legend, he is brilliant. I am a great fan of Dhoni myself. But the question is for the (T20) World Cup team. So you'll have to put the Indian team first and then the individuals."

Dhoni led India to win the inaugural Twenty20 World Cup in 2007. He hit a six to seal the 2011 World Cup final victory and his status as a national hero.

He has amassed 10,773 runs from 350 ODIs, but his form dipped noticeably at last year's 50-over showpiece.

Former England captain Nasser Hussain has backed veteran Mahendra Singh Dhoni to make an international comeback despite growing uncertainty over the start of the Indian Premier League.

Former England captain Nasser Hussain has backed veteran Mahendra Singh Dhoni to make an international comeback despite growing uncertainty over the start of the Indian Premier League. The 38-year-old Dhoni has not appeared for club or country since playing for India in last year's 50-over World Cup and the nationwide coronavirus lockdown is limiting his chances of getting back in the side with the IPL likely to be truncated or cancelled. There has been speculation that Dhoni might retire from international cricket. "What I have seen of Dhoni, I still think he has a huge amount to offer to Indian cricket," Hussain told Indian broadcaster Star Sports on Saturday. "Yes, there have been one or two occasions where he has got it wrong in run chases, like that World Cup game against England. But in general, Dhoni is still a really good talent." Hussain warned that Dhoni was a once-in-a-generation cricketer that India would struggle to replace. "Don't push Dhoni into retirement too early. In the end only Dhoni knows his mental state, in the end selectors select and players turn up when asked to," he added. "I do believe that certain individuals should not just retire into the sunset without some kind of farewell." Dhoni, who gave up Test cricket in 2014, has been busy gardening at home during the lockdown, according to an Instagram post by his wife. The opening match of the Twenty20 tournament between the Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings and holders Mumbai Indians was pushed back to April 15 as sporting events around the world were delayed or postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth said Dhoni's comeback prospects looked "very, very bleak" if the IPL was cancelled. "Because straightaway, in my opinion, KL Rahul will be the wicket keeper-batsman," Srikkanth, former chairman of the national selection committee, said. "Rishabh Pant, I still think he might be a bit of a doubt, but I believe that Rishabh Pant is highly talented. "He is absolutely fit, he is a legend, he is brilliant. I am a great fan of Dhoni myself. But the question is for the (T20) World Cup team. So you'll have to put the Indian team first and then the individuals." Dhoni led India to win the inaugural Twenty20 World Cup in 2007. He hit a six to seal the 2011 World Cup final victory and his status as a national hero. He has amassed 10,773 runs from 350 ODIs, but his form dipped noticeably at last year's 50-over showpiece.

Don't write off Dhoni, he still has plenty to offer: Nasser Hussain

Indian skipper <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/indian-skipper-virat-kohli-explains-how-he-fakes-being-calm-231522">Virat Kohli</a> expressed his thoughts on the support Team India is getting from Pakistan in Sunday's World Cup group match against England at Edgbaston.&nbsp;

At the time of toss, Kohli said, "To be honest I haven't seen what's been happening outside. But I do believe the Pakistani fans will be supporting us, which is a rare thing (smiles)."

England's two back to back defeats have left their chances to book a semi-final berth precarious. After India's match, they will face New Zealand on July 3.&nbsp;

After Pakistan's win over Afghanistan on June 29, the scenario of England making it to the semi-finals has become even more difficult.&nbsp;

England's defeat will bolster Pakistan's chances of making it to the last four.&nbsp;

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Pakistan have nine points from eight games they have played and the only remaining contest is against Bangladesh.&nbsp;

If manage to win, they will end up on 11 points making it difficult for England as they need to win both their remaining fixtures to qualify for the semi-finals.&nbsp;

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"It is never a problem chasing, I would have batted as well. It's a good challenge for us, we are up for it," said Kohli after England captain Eoin Morgan won the toss and opted to bat first.

"We haven't focused on the opposition to be honest, we have been finding ways to win games regardless. It's all about what you do on the day," Kohli added.&nbsp;

For India, young wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant has made his World Cup as he has replaced Vijay Shankar in the playing XI.&nbsp;

India is playing in a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-how-orange-colour-was-selected-as-indias-away-jersey-231682">different jersey other than their usual blue</a> as ahead of the World Cup, ICC had issued a guideline, requiring teams to have two different uniforms for all its televised tournaments except hosts England.&nbsp;

Keeping ICC's verdict in mind, India will be wearing an orange-blue jersey which was unveiled on Friday to distinguish themselves from hosts England who wear a lighter version of blue. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Indian skipper Virat Kohli expressed his thoughts on the support Team India is getting from Pakistan in Sunday's World Cup group match against England at Edgbaston.

Indian skipper Virat Kohli expressed his thoughts on the support Team India is getting from Pakistan in Sunday's World Cup group match against England at Edgbaston. At the time of toss, Kohli said, "To be honest I haven't seen what's been happening outside. But I do believe the Pakistani fans will be supporting us, which is a rare thing (smiles)." England's two back to back defeats have left their chances to book a semi-final berth precarious. After India's match, they will face New Zealand on July 3. After Pakistan's win over Afghanistan on June 29, the scenario of England making it to the semi-finals has become even more difficult. England's defeat will bolster Pakistan's chances of making it to the last four. England vs India, click here to get live updates Pakistan have nine points from eight games they have played and the only remaining contest is against Bangladesh. If manage to win, they will end up on 11 points making it difficult for England as they need to win both their remaining fixtures to qualify for the semi-finals. England wins the toss and they will bat first.#TeamIndia #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/SYLoVLG0G5 — BCCI (@BCCI) June 30, 2019 × "It is never a problem chasing, I would have batted as well. It's a good challenge for us, we are up for it," said Kohli after England captain Eoin Morgan won the toss and opted to bat first. "We haven't focused on the opposition to be honest, we have been finding ways to win games regardless. It's all about what you do on the day," Kohli added. For India, young wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant has made his World Cup as he has replaced Vijay Shankar in the playing XI. India is playing in a different jersey other than their usual blue as ahead of the World Cup, ICC had issued a guideline, requiring teams to have two different uniforms for all its televised tournaments except hosts England. Keeping ICC's verdict in mind, India will be wearing an orange-blue jersey which was unveiled on Friday to distinguish themselves from hosts England who wear a lighter version of blue.

World Cup: Virat Kohli speaks on Pakistani fans supporting Team India

Former England cricketer Nasser Hussain took to social media to ask Pakistani fans as to which team they would be supporting between England and India <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?q=cricket+world+cup">Cricket World Cup</a> match as&nbsp;both the teams will meet on Sunday at Edgbaston.&nbsp;&nbsp;

On his official Twitter handle, Hussain wrote, "Question to all Pakistan fans ...England vs India...Sunday... who are you supporting?"&nbsp;

Two back to back defeats have left England's semi-final hopes hanging by a thread, now, England will lock horns with India in a must-win clash and after that, they will face New Zealand.&nbsp;

After Pakistan's win over New Zealand on June 26, the scenario of England making it to the semi-finals has become even more difficult.&nbsp;

Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-people-are-waiting-for-us-to-fail-says-englands-jonny-bairstow-231113">'People are waiting for us to fail', says England's Jonny Bairstow</a>&nbsp;

Pakistan have seven points from as many games and their two remaining games are against Afghanistan and Bangladesh.&nbsp;

If manage to win both of them, they will end up on 11 points making it&nbsp;difficult for England as they need to win both their remaining fixtures to qualify for the semi-finals.&nbsp;

Pakistani cricket fans were quick to reply to&nbsp;Hussain's tweet and came forward to support their "neighbours" India against England.&nbsp;

Here are some of the replies:

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Definitely backing India 🇮🇳 for two reasons 
1- they’re neighbours 
2- they’re passionate about cricket
— Rana Shazib (@RmShazib) <a href="https://twitter.com/RmShazib/status/1143960991580872704?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2019</a></blockquote>
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I am a Pakistani I am supporting India because I know Pakistan wont win no matter what Pakistani team is way out of shape but Indian Team Is Top Tier!
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Pakistan and india are always united against england.!!!
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Definitely Neighbours i.e. India. 
We can choose our friends but not neighbours. 
India any day over colonial England.
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I read most of the replies. &amp; I am not surprised that the answer is India. Now it's your turn to answer...... Are you shocked about answers or it is as per your expectations for say no to "England"? 🙂
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Apart from match with Pak, most of Pakistanis I know support India😊
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Nasser Hussain, in another post, wrote, "I put this tweet out yesterday as I bit of a cheeky joke .. half expecting a lot of anger and aggression.. actually what we got was a lot of love and humour..."

Former England cricketer Nasser Hussain took to social media to ask Pakistani fans as to which team they would be supporting between England and India Cricket World Cup match as both the teams will meet on Sunday at Edgbaston.

Former England cricketer Nasser Hussain took to social media to ask Pakistani fans as to which team they would be supporting between England and India Cricket World Cup match as both the teams will meet on Sunday at Edgbaston. On his official Twitter handle, Hussain wrote, "Question to all Pakistan fans ...England vs India...Sunday... who are you supporting?" Two back to back defeats have left England's semi-final hopes hanging by a thread, now, England will lock horns with India in a must-win clash and after that, they will face New Zealand. After Pakistan's win over New Zealand on June 26, the scenario of England making it to the semi-finals has become even more difficult. Also Read: 'People are waiting for us to fail', says England's Jonny Bairstow Pakistan have seven points from as many games and their two remaining games are against Afghanistan and Bangladesh. If manage to win both of them, they will end up on 11 points making it difficult for England as they need to win both their remaining fixtures to qualify for the semi-finals. Pakistani cricket fans were quick to reply to Hussain's tweet and came forward to support their "neighbours" India against England. Here are some of the replies: Definitely backing India 🇮🇳 for two reasons 1- they’re neighbours 2- they’re passionate about cricket — Rana Shazib (@RmShazib) June 26, 2019 × I am a Pakistani I am supporting India because I know Pakistan wont win no matter what Pakistani team is way out of shape but Indian Team Is Top Tier! — Inevitable (@ThanosIsLove) June 26, 2019 × Pakistan and india are always united against england.!!! — Jatti Says (@AmbranDiHoor) June 26, 2019 × Definitely Neighbours i.e. India. We can choose our friends but not neighbours. India any day over colonial England. — مرزا جواد مقصود بیگ (@ThePreCambrian) June 26, 2019 × I read most of the replies. & I am not surprised that the answer is India. Now it's your turn to answer...... Are you shocked about answers or it is as per your expectations for say no to "England"? 🙂 — Yes ha (@YeshaJethva1) June 27, 2019 × Apart from match with Pak, most of Pakistanis I know support India😊 — Muhammad Ali Shahani (@MAliShahani) June 27, 2019 × Nasser Hussain, in another post, wrote, "I put this tweet out yesterday as I bit of a cheeky joke .. half expecting a lot of anger and aggression.. actually what we got was a lot of love and humour..."

Support India or England? Pakistani fans give befitting reply to former England cricketer Nasser Hussain

Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif is again trending on Social media, thanks to his Twitter posts. &nbsp;

Kaif, who was a crucial part of the 2002 NatWest Series final, Wednesday revealed that he was called a bus driver by former England captain Nasser Hussain in the final match of the series.&nbsp;

While holding a question and answer session on his Twitter account with his fans, Kaif broke the news.&nbsp;

A fan had asked Kaif to recall a memory about sledging by English players during the final in 2002.

&quot;@MohammadKaif Hi kaif, what you and Yuvi were talking during Natwest Final ? Was their any sledging from English players ?#AskKaif&quot;, the fan had asked.

In reply, Kaif wrote a yes, adding that Hussain actually called him a bus driver.

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Yes, Nasser Hussain actually called me a Bus driver :) was good to take them for a ride ! <a href="https://t.co/wUeeUnowdN">https://t.co/wUeeUnowdN</a>
&mdash; Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) <a href="https://twitter.com/MohammadKaif/status/968494512858308608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 27, 2018</a></blockquote>
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In that match, England posted a huge total of 325/5, with Marcus Trescothick and then captain Nasser Hussain slamming a century each.

But, the Lord&rsquo;s final is best remembered for Kaif&rsquo;s match-winning 121-run partnership with Yuvraj Singh that helped India pull off a record 326-run chase after being reduced to 146 for 5 at one stage.

Kaif played superb knock to remain unbeaten at 87 runs of 75 ball and walked away with the Man-of-the-Match award.

He was holding a question and answer session with his fans

Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif is again trending on Social media, thanks to his Twitter posts. Kaif, who was a crucial part of the 2002 NatWest Series final, Wednesday revealed that he was called a bus driver by former England captain Nasser Hussain in the final match of the series. While holding a question and answer session on his Twitter account with his fans, Kaif broke the news. A fan had asked Kaif to recall a memory about sledging by English players during the final in 2002. "@MohammadKaif Hi kaif, what you and Yuvi were talking during Natwest Final ? Was their any sledging from English players ?#AskKaif", the fan had asked. In reply, Kaif wrote a yes, adding that Hussain actually called him a bus driver. Yes, Nasser Hussain actually called me a Bus driver :) was good to take them for a ride ! https://t.co/wUeeUnowdN — Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) February 27, 2018 × In that match, England posted a huge total of 325/5, with Marcus Trescothick and then captain Nasser Hussain slamming a century each. But, the Lord’s final is best remembered for Kaif’s match-winning 121-run partnership with Yuvraj Singh that helped India pull off a record 326-run chase after being reduced to 146 for 5 at one stage. Kaif played superb knock to remain unbeaten at 87 runs of 75 ball and walked away with the Man-of-the-Match award.

'Nasser Hussain called me bus driver during Natwest final,' reveals Mohammad Kaif

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