ICC T20 World Cup 2022: Michael Hussey Rates England Star Ahead Of Virat Kohli And Babar Azam
Updated - 15 Oct 2022, 04:00 PM
England will be heading to the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 with strong momentum after outclassing hosts Australia 2-0 in the final preparatory series before the mega-event. The Three Lions wrapped up the series with wins in both the first two matches of the series and would have secured a whitewash if the rain did not play spoilsport.
Ahead of the series decider on Friday, there was a certain video from the second T20I that went viral where Australia great Michael Hussey had mentioned Virat Kohli and Babar Azam in his speech for a star England batter.
Michael Hussey heap praises on England star for achieving milestones in a limited time
Playing in his 50th T20I match for England on Wednesday, Aussie veteran Michael Hussey presented him with the special cap and before handing it to him, the former cricketer showered Malan with immense praise.
“Well, this is something I never thought I will do in my lifetime, an English cap. Congratulations to Mal, who is playing his 50th game for England today.”
“Obviously a lot of highlights in your career already – one of four centurions for England, second-highest scorer ever in the history of T20 cricket, right behind Alex Hales, number one player in the world for a period of time and also the fastest ever to 1000 runs, better than Virat Kohli and Babar Azam, I believe, quicker by a few games,” he said.
Malan was in sublime form during England’s recent series win against Australia
Malan had starred in England’s eight-run win against Australia in that match. He scored a sensational 49-ball 82 as England amassed 178 for seven before the bowlers restricted the hosts to 170 for six.
England will play their first match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 against Afghanistan on October 22.
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