A fiery competitor, there were times when the critics did get under Hussain's skin.

During the NatWest series final against India last year he scored his first century. The critics, including some ex-England cricketers, had felt the England captain was doing his team a disservice by staying on at No.3. He responded with his only century in ODIs. The England skipper immediately pointed to the No 3 on the back of his shirt before raising three fingers towards the media centre and mouthing 'f****** three' for good effect.

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