Leeds, June 24 -- Former captain Nasser Hussain believes Ben Duckett is already right up in the conversation of the best all-time Test cricketer following his 149-run blitzkrieg on day five of the first Test against India.

In pursuit of a 371-run target, Duckett bossed India's beleaguered pace troika by unleashing a barrage of malicious strokes. He kept the tempo high with a smorgasbord of shots and pushed India's back against the wall.

He dazzled with a swashbuckling 149 from 170 deliveries and left England in a commanding situation in their quest to open the series on a triumphant note.

"Duckett is right up there in the conversation of the best all-time Test cricketer. He was very calm, and the shots he was playing were great. His re...