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Mel Hussain aims to lead England Over-60s to World Cup title

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Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Mel Hussain aims to lead England Over-60s to World Cup title
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Mel Hussain, vice-captain of the England Over-60s team, seeks to achieve what his brother, former England captain Nasser Hussain, could not: lift a World Cup title. The tournament begins in Canada on August 6. England is placed in a group with Scotland, West Indies, Zimbabwe, USA, India, and New Zealand. Mel aims to improve on a previous performance where the team reached the final in 2024. Despite recent player withdrawals due to health issues, captain Edward Gordon Lennox is optimistic about the squad's depth as they prepare for the tournament.

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  • •Mel Hussain opens the batting for England in the Over-60s World Cup.
  • •Tournament starts August 6 in Canada.
  • •England placed in a group with six other teams.
  • •Squad faces recent player withdrawals, but maintains depth.
  • •Captain Edward Gordon Lennox expresses confidence in the team's prospects.
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  • 4:05 PMYahoo Sports — Can Nasser Hussain's brother bring home World Cup?
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England Over-60s cricket vice-captain Mel Hussain bids to do something his famous brother Nasser never did - lift a World Cup.

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