When Nasser Hussain called Mohammad Kaif a 'bus driver' during Natwest Trophy final

New Delhi, Feb 28: Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has recalled an incident during the 2002 Natwest Trophy final against England when he was called a 'bus driver' by the former England captain Nasser Hussain.

Kaif was instrumental in taking India to a historic win over hosts as the Men In Blue chased down a massive target of 326 runs to beat England.

In a response to one of his fan's tweet in which he was asked if was sledged by the English players during his match-winning knock at Lord's, the Uttar Pradesh cricketer revealed that Hussain tried to provoke him in order to break his concentration when he was batting and his partnership with Yuvraj was going strong.

"Hi Kaif, what you and Yuvi were talking during Natwest Final? Was their any sledging from English players," asked a fan.

To this Kaif replied, "Yes, Nasser Hussain actually called me a Bus driver :) was good to take them for a ride!"

It was a superb partnership between Yuvraj Singh (69) and Kaif (87*) which helped India chase down the mammoth total and India ended up on the winning side. While Yuvraj was dismissed, Kaif remained unbeaten and saw his team home.

Riding on a fine ton from their skipper Nasser Hussain (115) and Marcus Trescothick, England posted 325 in the stipulated 50 overs. In response, India overhauled the target with three balls to spare but they also lost eight wickets in the process.

It was a moment of frustration for the England captain for it was his maiden and only ODI ton for his and that too ended up in a losing cause.