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This is an archive article published on October 27, 2000

Captain Hussain warns against complacency

LAHORE, OCTOBER 26: England captain Nasser Hussain on Thursday warned against complacency ahead of the second One-day clash with Pakistan ...

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LAHORE, OCTOBER 26: England captain Nasser Hussain on Thursday warned against complacency ahead of the second One-day clash with Pakistan and urged supporters not over-react to his team8217;s winning form.

8220;The win against Pakistan was satisfying but we must not get complacent as Pakistan is a phenomenal side and can always bounce back,8221; he said.

England enter the second One-dayer here on the morrow with a 1-0 lead in the three-match series by virtue of their gritty five-wicket win in Karachi on Tuesday.

8220;We may be winning but it8217;s a gradual process and we must not take Pakistan easily,8221; Hussain said.

England supporters have reason to expect miracles from the team after they overcame sizzling conditions and the home advantage in Karachi to easily reach Pakistan8217;s daunting target of 305, helped by a swashbuckling 84 from Andrew Flintoff.

The visitors have won six of their last eight limited-overs games with a tripartite tournament victory back home against the West Indies and Zimbabwe in July.

8220;It was just one game against Pakistan and there are still two to be played,8221; Hussain said.

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England kept pressure on Pakistan8217;s bowling with Hussain, Graham Thorpe and Graeme Hick hitting half centuries besides Flintoff8217;s career-best innings.

Hussain said he was 8220;feeling alright8221; after twisting his ankle but would have to pass a fitness test before taking to the field.

 

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