NASSER Hussain has forged an impressive sporting career over the last three decades.
From his debut in 1990 to his retirement in 2004, Nasser has made a huge impact on the cricket world with his wife and family supporting him along the way.
Former cricket legend Nasser Hussain currently works as a Sky Sports presenter
Who is Nasser Hussain’s wife Karen and do they have any children?
Nasser Hussain is married to Karen Hussain and have been married for over 20 years.
The pair tied the knot in 1993, only a few years into his playing career.
Nasser and Karen have two sons and one daughter: Joel, Jacob and Layla.
All three of the children play for Hutton Cricket Club in Essex.
The club is Hussain’s home county and has been credited for helping improve the development of women’s grassroots cricket.
Who is Nasser Hussain?
Nasser Hussain was born on March 28, 1968, in Madras, India.
When Nasser was seven his family moved from India to Ilford where he took up indoor cricket, often bowling for hours.
When he was just eight years old, Nasser was selected to play for the Essex Under-11s and at 12 became the youngest person to play for Essex Under-15s.
At 14 he was selected to play for England Schools and a year later he became captain.
In 1990, he made his test cricket debut, eventually becoming the captain of the England team for 45 test matches from 1999 to 2003.
In that time, he scored over 30,000 runs in more than 650 matches including 62 centuries, and is regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of his time.
He was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2002 and was awarded Honorary Life Membership of the Marylebone Cricket Club in 2005.
What is Nasser Hussain most famous for and where is he now?
Nasser was a right-handed batsman and was best known in the cricket world for his consistency, elegance, and technique.
He has been hailed as the greatest England captain of all time and is said to be responsible for dragging England out of their losing streak where they were at the bottom of the world rankings.
He currently lives in Essex with his family and works as a Sky Sports commentator.
What is Nasser Hussain’s net worth?
As of June 2023, Nasser’s net worth is estimated to be around £3.9 million ($5 million).
He made most of his primary wealth from his cricketing career.
His autobiography Playing with Fire won the Best Autobiography category of the 2005 British Sports Book Awards.
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