Brought up by his Indian-born father with the ambition to represent England, Nasser Hussain's desire to excel in the gentleman's game despite many frailties eventually saw him earn plaudits, not only as a batsman, but also as a captain. His success was a triumph of willpower over several technical deficiencies including a dominant bottom hand and unorthodox leg and head positions which often led him to lean back in the drive.

One of the most iconic captains of his generation, Hussain, today, is respected across the globe for his know-how of the game. While his mesmerising voice has become sweet music to the ears of cricket fans, his analysis of the game gives insight to many so-called pundits of the sport.

For a man who has earned the respect of fans over the years, Hussain, unwillingly, became the butt of all jokes after England wicket-keeper Jos Buttler shared a bizarre photo of the former England captain on social media.

Does anyone recognise this former England captain? @WardyShorts @BumbleCricket pic.twitter.com/upIZ7KmIl4

— Jos Buttler (@josbuttler) February 26, 2018

Taking to Twitter, Buttler posted the picture of Hussain who was seen wearing just a towel. The photo also carried a caption where Buttler poked fun at Hussain by asking the fans: "Does anyone recognise this former England captain?".

Soon, the photo went viral and many fans including Alan Wilkins got confused whether the man in the picture was actually Hussain or Russian president, Vladimir Putin.

Isn't that Vladimir Putin?

— Alan Wilkins (@alanwilkins22) February 26, 2018

Is he asking for middle and off? Just glad we can't see middle stump ð®

— Stu Bateson (@stubateson) February 26, 2018

ð Nasser Hussain or Russian President ð

— PV (@DirPrasanna) February 26, 2018

Jhonny Sins Spotted...

— Deepak Sharma (@Imdeepak_s) February 26, 2018

It's Nasser Putin

— Jenkins Sahayam (@JenkinsSahayam) February 26, 2018

Vladamir Putin or Nasser Hussain I'm confused @josbuttler ðððð

— Hemanth virat (@hemvirat) February 26, 2018

Thank heaven for towels! ð pic.twitter.com/ybU02zu8mE

— Sean Brookes (@53BFC53) February 26, 2018

Indian Lungi Dance ðð........Buttler

— Ratan Khatik (@RatanKhatik19) February 27, 2018