Ashes 2021 | Proud of England’s Test team who kept the show on road in difficult circumstances, says Nasser Hussain

Earlier, Australia Test captain, Tim Paine had stated that the series will happen according to the schedule regardless of a few England players’ reluctance to travel. 

However, former England captain Nasser Hussain questioned Cricket Australia’s lack of empathy and stated that he is proud of the England Test team who played matches even during the worst period of the pandemic. He further added that the players’ mental health is of utmost importance and Australia should understand that before pointing fingers at England players. 

“That’s five more than anyone else — and 14 more than Australia, whose four Tests all came at home against India last winter.

Expressing his opinion on the strict quarantine measures adopted by Australia, Hussain stated that the criticism on England players was unfair, as they knew what it takes to spend time in strict bio-bubbles. He further added that Cricket Australia should consider the mental health of the players as they are travellimg from one bubble to another in a short span of time.

“They need to be considerate about the players’ mental health as they prepare to enter yet another bubble on one of the toughest tours of all. But they also know their only chance of winning in Australia is if everyone is on board.