Hussain puts England's ODI balance issues down to Stokes’ absence

After their defeat against Australia in Champions Trophy 2025, Nasser Hussain voiced that England needed someone like Ben Stokes to restore the balance of their XI. "I think recent cricket has shown the value of one individual, and that is Ben Stokes," Hussain told Sky Sports. "That Ben Stokes character makes your balance of batting and bowling much more comfortable," he added.