While Nasser Hussain expresses his delight at witnessing Jofra Archer back in action, he remains cautious about risking the injury-prone fast bowler at the World Cup. Archer recently grappled with a lower back stress fracture in May and is anticipated to regain full fitness toward the latter stages of the tournament. However, his inclusion in the squad hinges on the unfortunate event of another bowler succumbing to an injury.

Hussain concurs with England’s decision to include Archer in their World Cup touring party but fervently hopes that the existing squad stays injury-free. The former captain said, “Jofra, from what I’ve heard, is bowling well and has found his rhythm.”

Archer, at the age of 28, will travel to India as a reserve player after narrowly missing out on selection for Jos Buttler’s 15-man squad. Despite playing a pivotal role in England’s World Cup victory on home soil four years ago, including delivering the crucial super over during their final win against New Zealand, Archer’s career has been hampered by persistent injuries.

Hussain acknowledges the lack of recent match experience for Archer, a potential concern, especially in a World Cup setting. He comments, “He hasn’t seen much match action, and the World Cup doesn’t provide many opportunities for that. He might have to rely on net sessions. Nonetheless, having him as a reserve is a valuable asset. With his familiarity with India, acquired through his participation in the Indian Premier League, and his knowledge of the venues, his inclusion is the right decision, considering what he has been through.”

In addition to concerns about Archer, England supporters have also been worried about Ben Stokes’ fitness. Stokes grappled with a knee injury during the Ashes series but was persuaded to come out of one-day international (ODI) retirement for the World Cup. Notably, he recently notched a remarkable 182 against New Zealand, setting a new record for England’s highest individual score in ODI cricket.

Hussain points out that Ben Stokes, who will be 36 when the next ODI World Cup is held in 2027, is likely to retire from the format after this year’s tournament. However, the timing of his retirement remains a matter known solely to Ben himself.

England’s exciting and result-oriented “Bazball” approach will face a stern test when the team embarks on a five-match Test series in India next year, according to England captain Nasser Hussain.

Under the guidance of coach Brendon “Baz” McCullum and captain Ben Stokes, England’s entertaining and aggressive approach to Test cricket won the hearts of fans. They showcased their resilience by leveling the Ashes series against Australia 2-2, after being 2-0 down.

However, the upcoming tour to India presents a different challenge altogether, with vastly different and spin-friendly conditions. During their last tour in 2021, England suffered a 3-1 defeat in India under Joe Root’s captaincy.

Speaking on the ICC Review, Nasser Hussain, who was born in Chennai, acknowledged that India in their home conditions pose one of the toughest challenges in Test cricket.

“It’s the next test for Bazball,” Hussain remarked, referring to England’s approach. “The next challenge is India, and everyone knows India in India is one of the sternest challenges in Test match cricket.”

India has capitalized on their home advantage by preparing turning tracks and unleashing their skilled spinners, who have consistently troubled touring batsmen.

“It’s Bazball against spin. Bazball against Ravi Ashwin, (Ravindra) Jadeja, and Axar Patel, and that is going to be fascinating,” Hussain added.

Zak Crawley, an epitome of England’s aggressive batting style, expressed excitement about the series in India, considering it as an “amazing opportunity” to test their philosophy.

Crawley, who aggregated 67 runs in four innings during the 2021 tour, acknowledged the challenges posed by India’s seamers and the potential spin-friendly conditions.

“We’ll just have to adapt, see what we get,” Crawley said, keeping an open mind about the conditions they might face in India.

The five-match Test series is set to begin on January 29, with Hyderabad hosting the first Test. The other venues include Vizag, Ranchi, Rajkot, and Dharamsala.

Nasser Hussain, the former England captain, remains optimistic about James Anderson’s abilities and expects the veteran pacer to find his form and make an impact during England’s tour of India in the upcoming year.

During the recent Ashes series against Australia, Anderson faced difficulties and struggled to make a significant impact, managing just five wickets from four Test appearances at an average of 85.40. However, Hussain emphasizes that it would be unwise to underestimate Anderson’s capabilities, given his illustrious career and impressive record as one of the best pacers in modern cricket. With Stuart Broad’s retirement, Anderson assumes a greater responsibility as he approaches the twilight of his career, and Hussain believes the experienced right-armer is ready for the challenge and can thrive on the sub-continent.

Hussain points out Anderson’s excellent record against India, with six of his 32 five-wicket hauls in Tests coming against them, and his decent average of 29.32 in India. The former captain highlights the importance of Anderson’s experience in the bowling attack, especially in the absence of Broad and other retirees.

Despite Anderson’s recent challenges, Hussain emphasizes that the pacer remains hungry for success, as evidenced by his determination to get back to his best. Hussain dismisses any notion of writing off Anderson, who is just ten wickets away from the historic milestone of 700 Test wickets.

While the absence of Broad and Moeen Ali will be felt by England, Hussain believes the team possesses good bowling depth. Players like Jack Leach, Rehan Ahmed, Josh Tongue, and Ollie Robinson are capable of performing well in India. However, the challenge of facing India on their home turf, especially against their spinners, poses a stern test for the English side.

In conclusion, Hussain sees the upcoming series against India as the next test for England, and he believes the team has the potential to handle the challenges posed by the sub-continental conditions and the Indian spinners.

From the age group, there was no shortage of hope for Bangladesh cricketers regarding Nazmul Hossain Shanto. Many people say that the biggest investment in Bangladesh cricket is Shant. That lull in the national team has been followed by a string of disappointing performances. However, the team management trusted him and gave him time. The left-handed batsman has finally blossomed.

Nazmul Hossain Shanti may be the biggest achievement in the ninth season of the Bangladesh Premier League. A poor performance on the national team had dented my confidence. His place in the team was also questioned as he failed to get one opportunity after another. Flying ever since becoming the highest run scorer of the season for that quiet Sylhet Strikers. The impression of BPL’s performance is seen in the national team as well. Confident and calm Tigers are leaving the field after winning the match.

His performance also impressed the opponent former England captain Nasser Hussain. Former England captain Nasser Hussain, who works as a pundit for Sky Sports, believes the 24-year-old is becoming a quiet star. Shanto scored half-centuries in both matches in the three-match ODI series against England. And in the T20 series, he contributed to the victory in both matches with the bat. Just as his 27-ball half-century to chase down the target set by the English in the first match, he finished the match with responsible batting in the second match. Bangladesh won the first match by 6 wickets and won the second match by 4 wickets. The Tigers tasted a series win against England for the first time in any edition.

Nasser Hussain’s voice was full of admiration for Nazmul while appreciating the performance of the Tigers. He said that Bangladesh secured the series by 2-0 by playing brilliantly against the world champions. Bangladesh played great cricket. They deserve the win. Nazmul Hossain is going to be the star of Bangladesh cricket. Bangladesh now needs to produce more great cricketers. Winning this series is great for them.’Mehedi Hasan Miraj became the hero of the victory after getting a chance in the second match despite not getting a chance in the first T20. Man of the match after taking 4 wickets with the ball scored 20 runs with the bat. The former England captain also praised the performance of the 25-year-old all-rounder, ‘Mehdi Hasan Miraj bowled brilliantly. He brought a variety of paces while bowling and the wicket were also great for spin bowling. Having him on the team today has helped a lot. Miraj Dareon is a cricketer. He has some great memories against England.’

England lost the T20 series despite being favorites. Nasser thinks that the batting has set England back. He said, ‘Today England has scored 20 runs less. Well done by the bowlers and fielders. England lost the match mainly because of batting.’