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Nasser Hussain
Born in Chennai on 28 March 1968, Nasser Hussain played for England from 1989 to 2004. His 96 Test caps rank 18th on England's all-time list, and his 5,764 Test runs place him 20th. He also played 88 ODIs, scoring 2,332 runs.
Hussain was named in England's squad for the 1999 Cricket World Cup and captained the side at the 2003 Cricket World Cup; on both occasions England went out in the pool stage. His England career ended in 2004.
Hussain was named in England's squad for the 1999 Cricket World Cup and captained the side at the 2003 Cricket World Cup; on both occasions England went out in the pool stage. His England career ended in 2004.
Internationals184
International runs8,096
England legacy
No.18 on England's all-time test caps list
Player file
At a glance
- Born28 March 1968
- BirthplaceChennai
- Test runs5,764 No.20 all-time
- Test caps96 No.18 all-time
Major tournaments
1999 ICC Cricket World Cup2000 ICC Champions Trophy2002 ICC Champions Trophy2003 ICC Cricket World Cup
Career by format
Nasser Hussain in Tests and ODIs
| Format | Matches | Runs | Highest | Batting avg | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 96 | 5,764 | 207 | 37.18 | 0 |
| ODIs | 88 | 2,332 | – | – | 0 |
| All internationals | 184 | 8,096 | 0 |
Highest scores, averages and best bowling are shown for the formats in which Nasser Hussain is on England's all-time records lists.