5 reasons why Haseeb Hameed could be the next Geoffrey Boycott for England

#3 Nimble footwork

Very light on his feet

Historically young English batsmen have always found it extremely difficult to start against the turning ball. Not Hameed.

His technique is more subcontinent than English, as he is very nimble on his feet and comes either right forward or goes right back to counter spin. Also, he is not hesitant to use his feet and this is big positive at the outset.

Compare this to Ben Duckett, another young promising batsman who has struggled against spin because he is stuck on the crease. Hameed refused to be buckled down by the Indian spinners and even though he was defending for survival during the second Test, he looked more assured than even his captain Alastair Cook!