Nasser Hussain Urges Ben Stokes to Revive His Batting Form

On the latest episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast, former England captain Nasser Hussain emphasized that current Test captain Ben Stokes needs to revert to his old batting style. England's recent performance under head coach Brendon McCullum and Stokes has been underwhelming, with a 4-1 loss in Australia and criticism of their preparation and aggressive playing style. Stokes has acknowledged the past three months as the toughest period of his captaincy but remains confident in the leadership group's ability to move the team forward. However, Hussain believes Stokes must focus on his own game and start scoring runs, particularly after a disappointing Ashes series where he averaged just 18.40. With Stokes currently recovering from facial surgery and poised to miss the first month of the County Championship season, England faces a challenging summer with upcoming Test series against New Zealand and Pakistan.