Hussain backs Dan Lawrence for Test after 318 runs
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- Nasser Hussain said on the Sky Sports Cricket podcast that he would have selected Dan Lawrence for England’s second Test versus New Zealand at The Oval.
- Dan Lawrence amassed 318 runs across two innings for Surrey against Hampshire in a rain‑affected County Championship match at The Oval, including a 101‑run knock off 64 balls with five sixes and seven fours.
- Dan Lawrence also recorded a 218‑run innings from 190 balls in the first innings of that match, helping Surrey force a draw despite 92 overs being lost to weather.
- Dan Lawrence is averaging 78 runs in the County Championship and leads Division One as the top run‑scorer, according to Hussain’s assessment.
- England’s second Test against New Zealand is scheduled for June 17‑21 at the Kia Oval, following a 115‑run victory at Lord’s in the first Test.
Why it matters: If England adds Dan Lawrence, his 318‑run surge and 78‑run average could bolster the middle order for the upcoming Oval Test, while his exclusion would leave the side without a proven‑in form batsman. The call underscores the impact of recent County Championship performances on national selection.
