Bangladesh reflecting the Aussie approach: Nasser Hussain

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From the New Age:

Bangladesh reflecting the Aussie approach: Nasser Hussain

STAFF CORRESPONDENT

England ex-captain Nasser Hussain criticised the Bangladeshi wickets and advised Bangladesh to prepare sporting wickets in order to safeguard the talent they have.
The former English skipper expressed this opinion while speaking to journalists at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon hotel on Sunday morning, for the first time after reaching Bangladesh on October 8.
“Honestly, there is nothing that can prevent Bangladesh from becoming a successful Test nation. Bangladesh have some real talent. The lad (Nafis Iqbal) who scored a hundred against us the other day was brilliant.” said Hussain.
“He has some fine book shots, however, if these young talents play in such wickets their skills will be limited to a small frame and will suffer on overseas tours in the future.
Hussain also praised the conduct of the Bangladeshi cricket management and hoped that Bangladesh would become a good professional side in the near future.
“The Australian mentality is coming through in the trainings and among the people who work for cricket. It’s a really positive sign.” said Hussain who has been at the receiving of the Aussie attitude many a time.
During the exchange, Hussain revealed a secret wish of his which was to play a 100 Tests for the England team. Then depart and find another task.
“I have already played 86 or 87 matches for the England team. I still enjoy every ball of the game. It would be nice to play 100 Tests for England.
However, he said, he would be at service of the England team as long as they needed him.
Hussain said he was enjoying every moment of his cricketing career. County and Test cricket had made his life so exciting.
As an ex-captain, he said he was now very relaxed. On Tuesday, in the first Test, the pressure would return to him. However, it will be a totally different pressure.
When asked whether Hussain was worried about the England top-order as they failed to perform in both the practice matches, Hussain said that he had no anxiety over their top-order. ‘No worries at all’ said a confident Nasser.


- I love the fact that he compared our approach to the Aussies. That can only be good. Also, he said something very important, which is that we need to prepare better pitches at home if we are too realize our potential.