Nasser Hussain on England: Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope shouldn’t get comfortable and selection can’t be ‘closed shop’ | Cricket News

England will maintain their attacking approach for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand, but Nasser Hussain warns Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope to not get too comfortable. Vice-captain Pope struggled in the previous series against Pakistan, while Crawley failed to capitalize on a good start. England has included Jacob Bethell in their squad for the New Zealand tour, with Jamie Smith missing out due to personal reasons. Hussain and Michael Atherton question whether England’s top-order batters are the best in the country, suggesting that there may be more talent available. Bethell’s selection is seen as a bold move that could pay off in the future.

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