The Ashes: Nasser Hussain slams Tim Paine for lack of 'empathy' for England players

Nasser Hussain said that England players getting criticised for their attitude towards quarantining in Australia ahead of the Ashes does not 'sit comfortably' with him.

Australia captain Tim Paine did not show empathy as a fellow professional for England players when he said that the Ashes will go ahead regardless of whether Joe Root is there or not, said Nasser Hussain. The former England captain said that current skipper Root and the rest of the players have conducted themselves well considering their hectic schedule and the number of days they had to spend in quarantine.

"When Tim Paine, Australia's Test captain, spoke recently I didn't hear much empathy from a fellow professional. Now others have jumped on the Ashes bandwagon, as if England are somehow trying to dodge an important series," said Hussain.