Learn from Babar Azam & Kane Williamson: Nasser Hussain Advice Indian Cricket Team

13 June, 2023

In the highly anticipated ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final, the Indian cricket team’s defeat against Australia has sparked widespread criticism. Joining the chorus is former English captain and legendary cricketer, Nasser Hussain, who believes that India should take notes from the batting prowess of Babar Azam from Pakistan and Kane Williamson from New Zealand.

Expressing his disappointment, Nasser Hussain voiced his concerns about India’s performance while speaking to the British sports channel Sky Sports. He particularly emphasized the need for India’s top order to learn how to handle swing bowling, a skill he admires in both Babar Azam and Kane Williamson.

“I’m really disappointed with the Indian batters. Their fans might come after me for saying this, but I think the Indian top order needs to look at Babar and Kane on how to play against pacers when the ball is moving around. Both of them have a remarkable ability to adjust at the last moment,” Hussain commented.

During the WTC Final, India embarked on their chase to score 444 runs on the fifth day, starting at 164-3. However, they faced a stunning collapse, ultimately getting bowled out for 234 runs, losing the match by a substantial margin of 209 runs. The team’s last seven wickets fell for a mere 70 runs on the final day, primarily contributing to their defeat.

Scott Boland, with his impressive figures of 3-46 in 16 overs, including the crucial dismissal of Virat Kohli, dealt the initial damage on Sunday’s seventh over.

The disappointment expressed by Nasser Hussain echoes the sentiments of other cricketing experts. Sunil Gavaskar, the renowned former Indian cricketer, criticized the team’s performance, particularly targeting the batting department, which he described as “ridiculous” and in shambles.

“The batting was in shambles today. It was just ridiculous what we saw. India’s batting lineup couldn’t even last a session. I mean, come on!” Gavaskar exclaimed.

Sanjay Manjrekar, another prominent cricket commentator, pointed out technical flaws in the approach of Indian batters. He highlighted their eagerness to step onto the front foot, even against short-of-length deliveries, a move that players like Steve Smith, Kane Williamson, and Joe Root typically play back to.

“One technical observation I have of most Indian batters is their keenness to get onto the front foot, even against short-of-length balls. These are the types of deliveries that players like Steve Smith, Kane Williamson, and Joe Root prefer to play back to,” Manjrekar explained.

As the Indian team faces mounting criticism for their defeat in the WTC Final, experts like Nasser Hussain emphasize the importance of learning from successful batsmen like Babar Azam and Kane Williamson. With the aim of strengthening their technique against swing bowling, the Indian team will need to regroup and address the shortcomings exposed during this crucial match.

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