Hussain hints at changes to England batting order

England captain Nasser Hussain has hinted that there could be changes to the batting order for the opening test against Pakistan starting on Thursday.

Hussain has played most of his test career at number three but could move down the order after left-handed Surrey opener Ian Ward was included in the squad announced on Sunday.

"I'm constantly reviewing what's best for the team," said Hussain. "One of the options is for Michael Vaughan to move up to number three. He looks a natural player up the order."

"But I've batted all my career at three and four and I've been batting well this summer and don't want to do something like bat at five or six."

Ward is likely to make his debut at Lords if England decide to use seven batsmen and a four-man seam attack.

Mail Cricket Editor