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"Bazball Against Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja And Axar Patel": Nasser Hussain Previews India-England Test Series

England are set to face India in a five-match series next year during the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle. The games will start in January and go till March 2024. While for India it will be an opportunity to grab valuable WTC points against a strong opponent, England too will be raring to showcase their 'Bazball' approach on the soil of one of the most successful Test teams in the world. Former England captain Nasser Hussain feels that the travelling side will face a stern challenge against Rohit Sharma and company in India.

England's Alex Hales Retires From International Cricket With Immediate Effect

Explosive and temperamental England opening batter Alex Hales on Friday announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect. Hales, who made his international debut against India in August 2011 in a T20I at Manchester, represented England in 11 Tests, 70 One-Day Internationals and 75 T20Is. Incidentally, Hales' last impact innings on the international stage was also against India, a brutal, unbeaten 47-ball 86 (4x4s, 7x6s) in the semifinal of the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia. Hales and Jos Buttler (80 not out) had powered England to a 10-wicket win while chasing 169 at Adelaide. “Just a note to announce that I have decided to retire from international cricket,” Hales shared in a note on his Instagram account.

'Australia, Pakistan And...': Glenn McGrath Picks "Best Four" Teams For World Cup

With nearly two months left for the start of the ODI World Cup, Australia pace great Glenn McGrath has picked the "best four" teams, which are likey to make it to the semi-finals. McGrath, who is a three-time World Cup-winner and the leading wicket-taker in the history of the tournament, feels that the upcoming showpiece event in India will be a nail-bitter. McGrath picked Australia, Pakistan, England and India, who are the hosts of the tournament, as the four best teams at the World Cup.

ICC Breaks Silence Over Ashes Ball Change Debate Amid Massive Criticism

There was no dearth of controversies when it comes to the recently-concluded Ashes 2023 series between England and Australia. The final match of the closely-contested series was no different as questions were asked about the ball-change that Australia believes proved to be crucial in tilting the match in England's favour. During Day 4 of the encounter, the 36-over-old ball was changed for a new one but Australia complained that the new ball was shinier and harder than what it should have been. The change of ball proved to be a turning point as Australia lost wickets in quick succession and were ultimately defeated by 49 runs. Australian ex-cricketers Ricky Ponting and Glenn McGrath were not pleased with the incident and both legends made their feelings clear regarding the topic.

"Whether Their DNA Got Mapped...": Ravichandran Ashwin Taunts Australia On Drawn Ashes Series Despite 2-0 Lead

Just when it looked like Australia were within touching distance of an Ashesh series win, England played fearless crickets to level the Ashes series on a dramatic final day of the fifth Test at The Oval. Australia were well-placed at 264-3, chasing a mammoth 384 to win, and even had they come away with just a draw, that would have been enough to secure a 2-1 series success. But instead they suffered a dramatic collapse after a lengthy rain delay on the fifth day at The Oval.

'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.

Just Virender Sehwag Things: Sourav Ganguly Celebrated Shirtless To Get "Undergarments Endorsement Deal"

On July 13, 2002, Indian cricket got one of its everlasting images when then India captain Sourav Ganguly celebrated shirtless from the balcony of the hallowed Lord's dressing room after the 'Men in Blue' came from the brink of defeat to beat England and lift the NatWest Trophy. Ganguly was obviously incensed about the way England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff had taken off his shirt during a match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai during an earlier tour and was waiting to return the compliment.

On India Going For England's Ultra-Aggressive 'Bazball' Approach, Ravichandran Ashwin's "Culture" Comment

England have taken the cricket world by storm while playing the aggressive 'Bazball' brand of game. However, Ashwin said it will be tough to see India adopting such tactics considering the team has embraced a period of transition. "We are playing Test cricket really well. But we will go through a transition very soon, and things won't be easy during that phase," he said on his YouTube channel. Ashwin also cited the difference in sporting culture in India and England as another reason for the former not going the 'Bazball' way.

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"Bazball Against Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja And Axar Patel": Nasser Hussain Previews India-England Test Series

England's Alex Hales Retires From International Cricket With Immediate Effect

'Australia, Pakistan And...': Glenn McGrath Picks "Best Four" Teams For World Cup

ICC Breaks Silence Over Ashes Ball Change Debate Amid Massive Criticism

"Whether Their DNA Got Mapped...": Ravichandran Ashwin Taunts Australia On Drawn Ashes Series Despite 2-0 Lead

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

Just Virender Sehwag Things: Sourav Ganguly Celebrated Shirtless To Get "Undergarments Endorsement Deal"

On India Going For England's Ultra-Aggressive 'Bazball' Approach, Ravichandran Ashwin's "Culture" Comment