Former captain Nasser Hussain urges England to not stick to their ‘this is the way we play’ approach and wants the batters to step up in order to level the ongoing series against India who currently lead 2-1. The former great emphasized the need for smart cricket in the upcoming Test at Ranchi, where the pitch could favor spinners.
Hussain stressed the importance of adapting to conditions in India, especially on unpredictable pitches. He highlighted the necessity for England to capitalize on their starts and convert their 50s into 100s in the first innings. The former captain also expressed hope for struggling batsman Jonny Bairstow to find form and make an impact in the series.
Despite the challenging nature of Indian conditions, Hussain advised England not to change their mindset completely but urged them to be smarter in their approach. Drawing inspiration from their performance in the previous Ashes series, he believes England can turn the series in their favor if they play with intelligence and determination.
The renowned cricket analyst also pinpointed England’s need to improve their slip catching and the line and length of their spinners in the upcoming Test. He acknowledged the inexperience of some players but stressed the importance of tightening up their fielding and bowling to counter an increasingly ruthless Indian batting lineup.
Hussain’s insights provide valuable guidance to England as they prepare to bounce back in the series and level the scoreline. With key players missing for India and the potential assistance of spin-friendly conditions at Ranchi, the visitors have a real chance to turn the series in their favor if they heed Hussain’s advice and play with smart cricket.
