Nasser Hussain Urges Ben Stokes to Reclaim His Batting Form
Former England captain Nasser Hussain has emphasized the need for current Test captain Ben Stokes to revert to his previous batting style in order to regain his form. Hussain's comments came during the latest episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast, where he discussed England's recent struggles under the leadership of Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum. England suffered a 4-1 loss in Australia, with their only win coming in a remarkable two-day Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. Stokes has been dealing with injuries and off-field issues, admitting that the past three months have been the most challenging period of his captaincy. Despite this, he remains confident in the current leadership group's ability to move the team forward. Hussain, who captained England from 1999 to 2003, acknowledged that Stokes had a poor Ashes series but stressed the importance of him focusing on his own game and scoring runs. He believes that Stokes' ability to lead the team will improve if he can rediscover his batting form. With England set to face New Zealand and Pakistan in upcoming Test series, the team will be looking to bounce back from their recent struggles.