Hussain quits captaincy

Published July 29, 2003

BIRMINGHAM, July 28: Nasser Hussain announced his resignation as England Test captain here on Monday.

Hussain, speaking after the drawn first Test against South Africa, said: “I just feel it’s the right time, especially with Alec Stewart retiring at the end of this season.”

Michael Vaughan, who replaced Hussain as England one day captain, after the World Cup when the Essex batsman retired from international limited overs cricket, will lead the team in the second Test with Hussain retaining his place.—AFP

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