Former England captain Nasser Hussain has termed England’s remarkable win over India in IND vs ENG 1st Test as ‘wake up call’ for hosts.
While talking on Sky Cricket, Hussain said that Ben Stokes and Co have proved that Bazball can work in India and shown that they are not the side to be messed with.
“It’s just a wake-up call for India. The whole debate was could Bazball be successful in India. The whole Indian fans were waiting. Well, in in one game and in four days, England have shown that this method and this mode can work”, Hussain said on Sky Cricket.
Despite conceding a 190-run lead in first innings, England made a remarkable comeback on Day 3 and 4 to claim the first Test in Hyderabad. Ollie Pope’s century and Tom Hartley’s 7-wicket haul set up a famous win for the visitors.
Vizag pitch could turn square: Hussain
Talking about the second Test, Hussain speculated that the track at Vizag for the second Test could be a rank-turner but believes that England have shown that they are up for any challenge.
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“The last time England went 1-0 up in Chennai, they [India] made the pitch turn square. We will see but England have shown they’re not aside to be messed with and they’ll enjoy their win. They don’t get too up when they win and they don’t get too down when they have bad day”, Hussain further added.
The India v England second Test will begin on February 2 in Vishakhapatnam.
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