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'James Anderson''s Experience Will Be Required In India': Ex-England Skipper Lavishes Praise On Pacer

Former England skipper Nasser Hussain expects pace bowler James Anderson to tour India for the gruelling five-Test series early next year, saying that with pacer Stuart Broad and all-rounder Moeen retiring, the experience of the 41-year-old will come in handy in sub-continental conditions. Anderson, the highest wicket-taking quick in Test cricket, would be more than keen to tour India for the series, scheduled to commence in January next year, after an ordinary bowling effort during the recently concluded Ashes.

"Not So Alive...": Naseer Hussain, Ricky Ponting's Harrowing Verdict On Test Cricket

The Ashes 2023 produced a number of exciting moments with all the five Tests attracting almost full houses on a daily basis. The cricket on display was praised heavily by the critics but former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting believes that it is enough to bring back the interest in the longest format of the sport. During the final Ashes Test, Ponting said that the cricket boards around the world should look into making Tests interesting again and it cannot be only dependent on the big teams.

"Never Played In Winning Ashes Team": Ricky Ponting's Dig At England Great

Ponting discussed the off-field banter within the WhatsApp group for commentators with host Sanjana Ganesan on the latest episode of The ICC Review and said he has been holding his own despite the lack of support. "(I have) got plenty of ammunition to come back with," Ponting laughingly said as quoted by ICC. "Nasser (Hussain) has never won and never played in a winning Ashes team, Ashes series team. Mike Atherton might have even been the same, I'm not sure with that. I've got plenty of ammunition to throw back, it's just that I'm outnumbered all the time and I've got to make sure I've got plenty of good stuff."

"Joe Root Cover Drive From Mark Wood": Pacer's Excellent Shot Leaves England Great Awestruck

After facing two back-to-back losses, England finally took a sigh of relief with a three-wicket victory over Australia in the third Ashes Test on Sunday. The Ben Stokes-led side chased the target of 251 with Harry Brook smashing 75 off 93 balls. Apart from Brook's knock, it was pacer Mark Wood's all-round contribution that helped England to stay alive in the five-match contest. Starting with his five-wicket haul, Wood went on to play a crucial knock of 16 off 8 deliveries that included a six and a four.

"Like A Virus, Spreads Through Them": England Great Fumes Over Dropped Catches

England's former captain Nasser Hussain seemed disappointed with the missing chances by the English team on the field against Australia in the third test match of the Ashes series. On the first day of the third test, England continued to let down with their on-field performance. Jonny Bairstow dropped catches behind the stumps of Steve Smith and Travis Head while Joe Root filed to catch Mitchell Marsh at 12 runs. Marsh then scored 118 runs in the match. Hussain told Sky Sports Cricket that dropping catches is like a "virus", it spreads through the team.

Ricky Ponting Clarifies 'Pat Cummins Might Have To Re-Think Appeal' Off-Air Comment

With the third Ashes Test scheduled to be played between July 6-10, the dust seemed to have settled over England batter Jonny Bairstow's controversial dismissal in the second Test at Lord's which Australia won by 43 runs to 2-0 in the five-game series. On the eve of the 3rd Test at Headingley, England captain Ben Stokes insisted it was time "everyone moved on" from the incident, which reinvigorated the 'Spirit of Cricket' debate. Former England Nasser Hussain has revealed that Australia great Ricky Ponting told him off-air that the visiting skipper, Pat Cummins, "might have to re-think his appeal".

"Use Joe Root As...": England Legend Offers Interesting Advice For Ashes

Nasser Hussain believes England should replace Moeen Ali with either speedster Mark Wood or Chris Woakes, who has had fantastic success at Lord's thus far and is also a useful hitter later down the order. The second Ashes Test between Australia and England begins at Lord's on Wednesday. England ended up on the losing side in the first Test match at Edgbaston and lost narrowly by two wickets. If England are willing to rely on Joe Root's effective part-time spin, speedster Mark Wood and Lord's specialist Chris Woakes appear to be the likely replacements for Moeen.

"Can't Hide Behind That...": England Great Questions 'Bazball' After Narrow Loss

England captain Ben Stokes has been under the scanner for his captaincy after Australia won the first Ashes Test by 2 wickets at Edgbaston earlier this week. The narrow loss left England 0-1 down in the five-match Ashes contest as they bid for a first Ashes win over arch rivals Australia since 2015. Stokes' decision to declare on the first day before England had scored 400 was heavily criticised by several current and former players even before the conclusion of the match.

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'James Anderson''s Experience Will Be Required In India': Ex-England Skipper Lavishes Praise On Pacer

"Not So Alive...": Naseer Hussain, Ricky Ponting's Harrowing Verdict On Test Cricket

"Never Played In Winning Ashes Team": Ricky Ponting's Dig At England Great

"Joe Root Cover Drive From Mark Wood": Pacer's Excellent Shot Leaves England Great Awestruck

"Like A Virus, Spreads Through Them": England Great Fumes Over Dropped Catches

Ricky Ponting Clarifies 'Pat Cummins Might Have To Re-Think Appeal' Off-Air Comment

"Use Joe Root As...": England Legend Offers Interesting Advice For Ashes

"Can't Hide Behind That...": England Great Questions 'Bazball' After Narrow Loss