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Brydon Carse is a fighter like Darren Gough – he’ll love taking on Australia, writes NASSER HUSSAIN

For all the skills shown by the Test players England have introduced recently, it is their composure that has been most impressive. I am talking about Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse and Jacob Bethell out in New Zealand, and Jamie Smith on paternity leave at home. Whereas India and Australia have some players coming to the

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Nasser Hussain Wants Zak Crawley & Ollie Pope To Prove Their Worth In New Zealand Test Series

Last Updated:November 02, 2024, 14:38 IST England will face New Zealand in a three-match Test series that starts on November 28 in Christchurch. Nasser Hussain wants Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope to prove their worth in New Zealand. (Picture Credit: AFP) Despite mixed performances in England’s recent Test series in Pakistan, both Zak Crawley and

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‘It Goes Without Saying’: Naseer Hussain Feels Dan Lawrence ‘Doesn’t Look Like A Test Opener’

Published By: Harshit Bisht Last Updated: September 09, 2024, 16:54 IST London, United Kingdom (UK) Dan Lawrence. (Picture Credit: AFP) Lawrence, who primarily bats in middle order, was only able to score 120 runs in six innings as an opener for the Ollie Pope-led side against Sri Lanka. Former England captain Nasser Hussain said Dan

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England star Moeen Ali opens up to NASSER HUSSAIN on his decision to retire, his batting ‘brainfades’ and what the future holds

After 68 Tests, 138 ODIs and 92 T20s for England, Moeen Ali has retired from international cricket. Only two players have scored more runs and taken more wickets for England, with Moeen a regular in all three formats for England for a number of years. After missing out on selection for the upcoming Australia series,

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“Positive Intent, But Calm and Composed”: Nasser Hussain Sees Harry Brook Having the Same Aura as Pietersen and Sir Viv Richards

Harry Brook (L) and Kevin Pietersen (R) – AFP Image Nasser Hussain has made the bold comparison that England’s Harry Brook shares the same aura as that of cricketing legends in Kevin Pietersen and Sir Vivian Richards. Amazed by the batting consistency shown by England’s middle-order star, Harry Brook, the former England captain, Nasser Hussain

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Mark Wood bowled ferociously against Sri Lanka and Milan Rathnayake showed incredible character to score a debut 50 – but here is the key to playing fast bowling, writes NASSER HUSSAIN

England bowled out Sri Lanka for 236 on day one of the first Test at Old Trafford Mark Wood impressed again as he put in another sublime spell of quick bowling  By Nasser Hussain Published: 15:47 EDT, 21 August 2024 | Updated: 15:47 EDT, 21 August 2024 I don’t know anyone who loves playing fast

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This is Ollie Pope’s chance of a lifetime to become Ben Stokes’ natural successor – and here’s a blueprint he MUST follow if he wants to thrive, writes NASSER HUSSAIN

When Ollie Pope walks out as England captain against Sri Lanka in Manchester on Wednesday, he will know he has a hard act to follow. And that’s an understatement. Ben Stokes is certainly important as a player – just look at how his absence affects the balance of the side. Because the selectors haven’t brought in

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