Nasser Hussain says England collapse is part of long-term issue in Test cricket

England slumped to a nine-wicket defeat in the first Ashes Test, paying the price for another costly collapse.
Nasser Hussain says England collapse is part of long-term issue in Test cricket
Australia tore through England to win the first Ashes Test (Jason O’Brien/PA)

Former England captain Nasser Hussain believes their collapse at the Gabba was symptomatic of batting frailties that have existed for a long time.

England slumped to a nine-wicket defeat in the first Ashes Test, paying the price for another costly collapse.

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