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I was called a bus driver by Nasser Hussain during Natwest final: Mohammad Kaif

Mumbai, Feb 28 (CRICKETNMORE) - Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif revealed on Wednesday that he was called a "bus driver" by former England skipper Nasser Hussain during the 2002 Natwest Series final at Lords. Kaif made the revelation after a

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I was called a bus driver by Nasser Hussain during Natwest final: Mohammad Kaif Images
I was called a bus driver by Nasser Hussain during Natwest final: Mohammad Kaif Images ()
Athar  Ansari
By Athar Ansari
Feb 28, 2018 • 05:10 PM

The victory in the Natwest Series final is now part of Indian cricket's folklore. After winning the toss, England opted to bat first and rode on centuries from Marcus Trescothick and Hussain to post a mammoth 325/5. 

Athar  Ansari
By Athar Ansari
February 28, 2018 • 05:10 PM

In reply, India recovered from 146/5 with Yuvraj Singh and Kaif steering India home with a brilliant 121-run partnership. Kaif remained unbeaten on 87 as India chased down the total with just three balls to spare.

After the thrilling victory, India captain Sourav Ganguly took off his jersey and waved it triumphantly from the Lord's balcony -- a moment which subsequently attained iconic status.

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