Former England skipper and current commentator Nasser Hussain recently named the batsmen he would pay to see in action. The global lockdown provided a unique moment for Hussain to think about the sport, leading him to select four players who possess the rare ability to make a run-chase a thrilling experience for the crowd.
Hussain's list starts with David Gower, an 80s icon and former England captain who was a favorite of his since childhood. He vividly remembers a match in Leicester where Gower's shot reached the boundary before Hussain could even move. He then mentioned Brian Lara of the West Indies, recalling a tactical encounter where Lara hit the ball precisely where Hussain had been positioned before a captain's order moved him. Rounding out this part of the list is Pakistan's Saeed Anwar, whom Hussain admires for his exceptional mastery of the off-side.
The final name on Nasser Hussain's list is the Indian captain, Virat Kohli. Hussain highlighted Kohli's brilliance in One Day Internationals, noting that once the Indian skipper gets settled, no target is too large for him to chase down. Kohli stands as the sole representative from India on this prestigious list of batsmen Hussain would pay to watch.