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IND vs ENG: Nasser Hussain lauds India’s series-winning performance in the Ranchi Test

February 26, 2024

Nasser Hussain on India's win in 4th Test

The fourth Test match between India and England concluded in Ranchi with a thrilling victory for the hosts by 5 wickets. The intense battle unfolded over four days, showcasing remarkable performances amidst challenging conditions, particularly from emerging talents like Dhruv Jurel and Shoaib Bashir.

Youthful brilliance

Youngsters including Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jurel, significantly contributed to India’s success in the series. Despite their relative inexperience at the international level, this young Indian squad led by Rohit Sharma made headlines by defeating England, marking the visitors’ first series loss under the much-talked about Bazball era.

Nasser Hussain’s perspective

Former England cricketer Nasser Hussain has showered praise on India for their well-deserved victory in Ranchi. Hussain emphasized India’s deserving credit for their exceptional skills and mental toughness, especially considering the absence of key players. He highlighted India’s formidable record at home and commended their resilience.

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“So I think you do have to give credit to India. Not only the skill they have, but the mental toughness with the players they are missing and have another home series win when their record at home is absolutely phenomenal,” said Hussain while speaking on Sky Sports.

Words of encouragement

While acknowledging England’s defeat, Hussain encouraged the team to focus on areas of improvement rather than feeling disheartened. He identified critical moments in the series, particularly emphasizing the significance of Day 3 in Ranchi.

“There’s no shame in losing to this Indian side…but obviously like with any test series or any test, you look a key areas where you let the game slip, which for me was yesterday (Day 3),” added the former England skipper.