Nasser Hussain says “I was surprised they did not have any one of Broad or Anderson” for 1st Ashes Test

Nasser Hussain, a former England captain, admitted that at least one of Stuart Broad or James Anderson would have been in the starting XI for the first Ashes Test.

The veteran fast-bowling combination failed to earn a spot. In the lineup at the Gabba in Brisbane, in an unexpected series of absences.

On Day 2, the Australian batting lineup held off a four-pronged England pace assault, amassing a 196-run lead.

With stats of 3-48, Ollie Robinson was the pick of the England bowlers. Mark Wood was effective in his many short tenure, yet he only managed to make one breakthrough.

“I was surprised they did not have any one of Broad or Anderson. I would have rotated Broad and Anderson throughout the series. The debate really is, overs in the legs, now this bowling attack they play here, what do you do for the next game? You go for fresh bowlers that again, have not bowled for a long long time?” Hussain said

“So, that’s why I would have played at least one of Broad and Anderson. To make sure that they have overs in their legs for the crucial day-night Test in Adelaide. England were 147 all out in their first innings, and that has been their nemesis for quite a while.” he added

James Anderson

Therefore, For the first time in the Ashes series’ history, two pink-ball Tests will be played. Given his ability to swing the ball, England will be looking to play James Anderson in each of those games. Especially with the lacquer on the pink ball under the lights.

Furthermore, considering Stuart Broad’s ability to bowl to left-handed batsmen. He is likely to play a significant role in the series coming forward for the visitors.

Southpaws David Warner and Travis Head appeared at ease when batting for Australia in the first innings, with the latter hitting an 85-ball century.

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