Hussain available for third Test

Nasser Hussain, who resigned as England captain after the first Test against South Africa, has told the England selectors he will be available for selection for next week8217;s third Test.

Hussain8217;s availability was welcomed by the chairman of selectors, David Graveney, as there had been speculation the Essex batsman would follow pace bowler Darren Gough8217;s example and announce his retirement.

8220;It8217;s good news for everyone,8221; Graveney said today.

Hussain, 35, surprised most observers by resigning his post after last Monday8217;s drawn first Test against South Africa at Edgbaston. South Africa crushed England by an innings and 92 runs in the second Test at Lord8217;s on Sunday. The third Test starts at Trent Bridge on August 14.