5 best batsmen of spin for England till date

#2 Nasser Hussain

Nasser Hussain played the sweep shot well

Born in Chennai, India, shifted to England at the age of seven after learning the basics of cricket in India - Nasser Hussian rose up the ranks in England cricket very quickly and became the youngest player to play for Essex U-15 team at the age of 12.

In 1990, Hussain made his Test debut as a 22-year old who unlike other English player was pretty wristy.

Unfortunately, even after scoring reasonably well in his debut series and then in 1993 when he was again selected, Hussain kept being dropped from the side. But the iron-willed Hussain didn't give up and kept working hard.

His hard work reaped fruits when he again got a chance in 1996 against spin-dominant India. Hussain grabbed the opportunity with both hands scoring an awe-inspiring 128 in first Test and another brilliant ton in the third Test. He was adjudged the Man of the Series for his consistent performances.

As batsman batting at No. 3 who can play both spin and pace well - Hussain became an asset for the side and sealed his spot in the side.

Hussain was appointed as England's skipper in 1999 and was quick to impress everyone with his leadership skills. The way he managed the side and backed the boys under his leadership resulted in great wins.

His ODI performances were never extraordinary but his creative captaincy in limited overs format made for his lack of run scoring ability in ODIs.

He relinquished his Test and ODI captaincy in the year 2003 and retired from both the formats in the following year.