Hussain makes his point with battling century

NASSER HUSSAIN ended any doubts about his desire to continue playing international cricket with a trademark century which guided England into a commanding position against South Africa in the crucial third nPower Test.

Hussain has spent the build-up to the Trent Bridge encounter firmly underlining his commitment to England’s cause in the aftermath of his resignation as captain a fortnight ago.

Since he stepped down, Hussain has insisted that he would carry on playing as long as the selectors wanted him, and repeatedly stressed his desire to score runs for England was as strong as ever.