Former England captain Nasser Hussain has warned England to accept their mistakes and learn from them ahead of Day 4 of the ongoing Ashes 2023 Test at Lord’s. However, England gave Australia a lead of 91 runs after being in a strong position in their first innings as well. Notably, the batters fell in the short-ball trap from the visitors as well. They lost their final six wickets for just 47 runs and Australia managed to have the lead to 221 runs by the end of play on Day 3 as well.
Speaking to Sky Sports ahead of Day 4, Nasser Hussain said: “Mistakes are a part of sport. It has always been there and it will always be there. They need to learn from their mistakes in the first innings and their mistakes were to go after the ball that they shouldn’t have on a number of occasions that cost them four wickets and could cost them the game.”
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He continued: “What it does do from the periphery is that they will question every decision. What you got to do is shut out the noise but not be stubborn. You’ve made mistakes in the first innings so put it right. Otherwise, if you’re going to say, ‘Thats the way we play,’ you’re soon going to be 0-2 down, lads. Learn from your mistakes and be better second time around.”
Nasser Hussain, after the end of play on Day 3, shared his thoughts on Sky Sports. He also feels that at 188/1, England had the game under control but they failed.
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Nasser Hussain concluded: “The batting yesterday [Thursday] after tea, and then following it up today, they [England] just did not play the percentages. The damage was done yesterday. England got into a really strong position when the sun was out but became happy hookers after tea when every ball had to go.”
