Why Stokes’ Cheeky Dig at Hussain Indicates England Will Bat First in Adelaide

Stokes takes cheeky dig at Hussain over toss call

Ben Stokes delivers a subtle sledge towards Nasser Hussain when asked what he'll do at the toss.

‘Don’t want to be a Nasser...’ Big hint over third Test call as Stokes swipes legend — Ashes LIVE

England appear set to bat should they win the toss on the first day of the Adelaide Test (first ball 10.30am AEDT), with Ben Stokes giving away a big hint in the form of a sledge to a former captain.

Stokes doesn't want to be this era's Hussain at toss

England are fighting to stay in the Ashes in Adelaide, and captain Ben Stokes has made clear there is one error he doesn't want to make in the third Test.

“Don’t want to be another Nasser Hussain”: Ben Stokes reveals England’s toss decision for Adelaide Test

Ben Stokes added a touch of humour ahead of the third Ashes Test by poking fun at former England captain Nasser Hussain over the toss.