Nasser Hussain's Brother Eyes World Cup Glory With England Over-60s

WHO:

Yahoo Sports - Mel Hussain, 62, is the brother of Nasser Hussain, 58, a former England captain.

BBC - Edward Gordon Lennox is the captain of the England Over-60s team.

WHAT:

Yahoo Sports - Mel Hussain has reached the final of the Over-60s Cricket World Cup with England two years ago.

Yahoo Sports - England is one of the pre-tournament favorites to win the Over-60s Cricket World Cup.

BBC - England has been drawn in a seven-team group that includes West Indies, India, and New Zealand.

Yahoo Sports - The semi-finals of the Over-60s Cricket World Cup will take place on Friday, 21 August, with the final being held two days later.

Yahoo Sports - England was the beaten finalist in the last World Cup in 2024, losing to hosts Australia.

BBC - Mel Hussain predicts that the final will be England vs. Australia.

WHERE:

Yahoo Sports - The Over-60s Cricket World Cup is taking place in Canada.

WHEN:

Yahoo Sports - The Over-60s Cricket World Cup starts on a Sunday, with the final scheduled for two days after the semi-finals on Friday, 21 August.

WHY:

Yahoo Sports - Mel Hussain believes England has a strong batting order and many all-rounders, providing the squad with numerous options.

HOW:

BBC - Captain Edward Gordon Lennox stated that despite injuries, the replacements have not affected squad depth.

(UPDATED August 5, 2026 20:38 UTC)

Mel Hussain, brother of former England captain Nasser Hussain, has reached the final of the Over-60s Cricket World Cup with England, which is one of the pre-tournament favorites. The tournament is taking place in Canada, and England has been drawn in a competitive seven-team group that includes West Indies, India, and New Zealand, with the semi-finals set for Friday, 21 August, and the final just two days later. Captain Edward Gordon Lennox noted that despite some injuries, the depth of the squad remains strong, and Mel Hussain predicts a final showdown between England and Australia.