Former England captain Nasser Hussain said he would have picked Surrey’s Dan Lawrence for the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval. Lawrence’s blistering 318 across two innings in a rain‑cut County Championship match drew Surrey and Hampshire together. Hussain praised the opener’s form in Sunday match report today fans.

Lawrence’s 101 off 64 balls, featuring five sixes and seven fours, followed a 218 from 190 in the first innings. Averaging 78 in the Championship, he tops Division One runs. His all‑rounding off‑spin adds depth, making him a natural fit in England’s middle order for the series at The Oval.

Hussain highlighted Lawrence’s ability to occupy the crease, noting his slow start earlier in the season but recent consistency. He said Lawrence “would have gone” before the Championship fixture, emphasizing the player’s performance at The Oval as a clear indicator of his readiness for international duty in the coming series.

Lawrence’s form also helped Surrey secure a draw against Hampshire, with Dom Sibley scoring 105* and Ali Orr 53* in the final innings. England’s win over New Zealand at Lord’s set the stage, but the Oval match will test whether Lawrence’s domestic heroics translate to Test cricket for the nation today.