Given their recent success with the Bazball approach, former skipper Nasser Hussain has warned against writing off England’s chances in the upcoming five-match Test series in India, though the hosts will start as firm favourites. Since embracing Bazball, England are yet to lose a Test series, while India remain unbeaten at home since 2012-13.

“India are the favourites, but every single challenge Bazball has faced they’ve stuck to their guns and Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum’s record is seriously good. I wouldn’t write them off,” Hussain told Sky Sports. “Bazball has been very successful, especially at home, and the two toughest places to tour are India or Australia. It’s going to be a massive challenge for England.