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WATCH: Nasser Hussain sets a new world record for 150ft catch

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Watch as Sky Sports pundit Nasser Hussain attempts to break a world record attempt for catching

Sky Sports' Nasser Hussain set a new Guinness World Record for the highest catch of a cricket ball.

Officially regulated by the Guinness World Record team, Hussain had three attempts to catch a ball from a minimum of 100ft, dropped from a 'Batcam' drone above Lord's Cricket Ground and falling at an estimated speed of 74 miles per hour.

Hussain - whose catching has let him down on previous Sky demonstrations - was safe as houses in pouching the record at his first attempt.

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In a slip catching masterclass during the 2015 Ashes, our very own Nasser Hussain nearly replicated Ben Stokes' amazing catch from the Trent Bridge Test.

He then upped the stakes for the second and third attempts, increasing the height further looking to better the record he had just set in a challenge organised to highlight the stunning schedule of cricket this summer on Sky Sports.

Play the video at the top of the page to see Hussain's record-breaking efforts.

Nasser Hussain receives his certificate for setting a new Guinness World Record
Image: Nasser Hussain receives his certificate for setting a new Guinness World Record

After setting the record, Hussain said: "Sky Sports are always looking to push the limits and be innovative in their approach to coverage, and this was certainly a very different experience for me.

"It was great fun attempting to catch cricket balls dropped from a drone at the home of cricket - something I never thought I would do. But I am now looking forward to giving my hands a rest and getting back to the commentary box for the upcoming Test match."

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