As England takes on Australia in the five-match Ashes series, their batting unit is in focus. Ben Stokes’ team has started playing with an aggressive nature in Test cricket under the coaching of Brendon McCullum and its fondly named as ‘Bazball as well. And, this method stole the limelight so far, helping England win 11 Tests out of 13 as well. However, former England captain, Nasser Hussain, said that pacer Ollie Robinson was one of the players to watch out for. He praised the veteran for his impeccable accuracy and the ability to take wickets under different conditions as well.

“If you look at any cricket Ollie Robinson has played, it has been phenomenal,” Nasser Hussain told the ICC. “His County stats, his international stats, home, away, Dukes ball, Kookaburra ball. He just takes wickets for fun. If he’s fit, keep an eye on Ollie Robinson. He has really burst on the scene. Doesn’t go for many runs, is accurate, and bowls a good length for England.”

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However, The veteran seamer has so far claimed 66 wickets in just 16 Tests, which came at an average of 21.27. He missed the Ireland Test due to an injury but he has been named in England’s XI for the opening Test.

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“It’s just part of the build-up,” Hussain said. “The battle doesn’t start until that first ball goes down really. Predictions and banter, and to and fro chat you may talk the talk, but make sure you go out there and walk the walk is basically the principle in Ashes battle.”