NASSER HUSSAIN OBE

Born in Chennai (then Madras) in India in March 1968, Nasser Hussain was brought up in England after his family moved when he was five years old. Originally a leg spin bowler, Nasser became the youngest ever players to represent Essex Schools under 11s (aged eight), and under-15s (aged twelve). The summer of 2001 was a gruesome one for the England captain, both for injuries and results.

Having won four series in a row, England could only draw the series against Pakistan 1-1 and were then crushed by a rampant Australia 4-1. Despite having very little batting practice, Hussain showed great fight as he compiled innings of 46 and 55 as England won at Headingley, Leeds. He also hit a half-century in the final Test at The Oval where Australia won by an innings. Hussain was retained as captain to lead England for their one day tournaments in Zimbabwe and the winter tours to India and New Zealand.

Hussain relinquished his captaincy in 2003 and was awarded an OBE in 2004. He retired from cricket just days after earning a test match century against New Zealand. He is now a cricket commentator.

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