Nasser Hussain Bio | Wiki
Nasser Hussain is a popular British cricket commentator and retired cricketer who captained the England cricket team between 1999 and 2003, with his overall international career extending from 1990 until 2004. Currently, Nasser works as a commentator at Sky Sports. He was led into cricket by his father, and his family went to England when Nasser was a young child.
Nasser joined Essex in 1987 following developing from a spin bowler to a batsman while at school and playing for the various Essex youth teams, as the leg-spin of his youth deserted him. He became selected for England initially on the back of 990 runs scored for Essex in the County Championship of 1989, though injury and poor form would limit his international caps during the recent 1990s to three Tests of a 1990 West Indies tour, and four further matches in 1993.
Only in 1996 did Nasser become a regular England Test cricketer. Although regarded as somewhat of a firebrand in his youth, Nasser succeeded Alec Stewart as captain in 1999 and led England in forty-five Test matches until resigning in 2003. Simon Barnes of The Times wrote that Nasser was “perhaps the finest captain to hold the office.”
Following resigning the captaincy, Nasser played on in Test cricket until the debut Test of future captain Andrew Strauss – the ability of whom was witnessed by Nasser who scored a century in the same match – and growing calls for him to leave the team prompted him to yield his position and retire. Nasser’s 2005 autobiography Playing With Fire won the Best Autobiography category of the 2005 British Sports Book Awards.
Nasser Hussain Age
Nasser was born on March 28, 1968, in Madras (now Chennai ), India. He is 55 years old. Nasser celebrates his birthday on March 28, every year.
Nasser Hussain Height
He is a man of above-average stature. Nasser stands at a height of 6 ft 0 in (Approx. 1.83 m).
Nasser Hussain Family | Mother
He was born in Madras (now Chennai ), India as a Muslim. Nasser’s father, Raza Jawad ‘Joe’ Hussain, was an Indian Tamil Muslim and a keen cricketer and field hockey player. He became a descendant of Muhammad Ali Khan Wallajah, the Nawab of Arcot State in the second half of the 18th century. His mother Shireen (originally Patricia Price) is English. As a child, his first experiences of cricket were family visits to Chepauk, where his older brothers Mehriyar ‘Mel’ Hussain – who would go on to play briefly for Worcestershire – and Abbas used to bat on the outfield while he chased after the ball. Nasser’s father moved the family to England in 1975.
Nasser Hussain Wife
Nasser is married to his wife Karen. The pair married in 1993 and have two sons, Joel and Jacob, and a daughter, Layla, all three of whom play for Hutton Cricket Club in Hussain’s home county of Essex.
Nasser Hussain Education
He proceeded with his education at Forest School, Walthamstow. Nasser also studied Natural Sciences at the University of Durham – a strong cricketing university – where he belonged to the College of St Hild and St Bede. In 1989, Nasser graduated with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree.
Nasser Hussain Sky Sports
Within hours of Hussain announcing his retirement from cricket, it became confirmed that Nasser would join the Sky Sports commentary team on a full-time basis with other previous England captains Bob Willis, David Gower, and Ian Botham, and his retired England coach David Lloyd. In 2004, Nasser released his autobiography, Playing with Fire. It received the Best Autobiography category of the 2005 British Sports Book Awards. In 2005 Nasser was awarded Honorary Life Membership of the Marylebone Cricket Club.
Since 2010 Nasser has coached at New Hall School, an independent school in Essex. Nasser played himself in the 2011 Bollywood film Patiala House, in which Akshay Kumar played the leading role. Nasser became criticised by Sunil Gavaskar due to his comments on the Indian team before Sourav Ganguly became captain. He is one of Sky Cricket’s leading commentators with Michael Atherton, David Lloyd, Ian Ward, and Rob Key.
Nasser Hussain Salary
He earns a satisfying amount from his work as a cricket commentator and retired cricketer who works as a commentator at Sky Sports. Nasser’s average salary is $89,758 per year.
Nasser Hussain Net Worth
Nasser gets his wealth from his work as a cricket commentator and retired cricketer who works as a commentator at Sky Sports. Therefore, Nasser has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Nasser’s estimated net worth is $1.5 million.
How Tall Is Nasser Hussain
Nasser is a man of above-average stature who stands at a height of 6 ft 0 in (Approx. 1.83 m).
How Old Is Nasser Hussain
Nasser is a 55-year-old who was born on March 28, 1968, in Madras (now Chennai ), India.
Who Is Nasser Hussain
Nasser is a cricket commentator and retired cricketer who captained the England cricket team between 1999 and 2003, with his overall international career extending from 1990 until 2004. Currently, Nasser works as a commentator at Sky Sports. He was led into cricket by his father, and his family went to England when Nasser was a young child.
Nasser Hussain Social media Account
Twitter – @nassercricket