Chennai, Jan.24 :    Chennai, Jan.24:  He doesn't remember much, but the bond between him and these parts is special. We are, of course, talking of Nasser Hussain and Chennai. Of the one sentimental link between Ilford and here. 'It's a nice, personal and emotional moment,' is how the ever-so politically correct Hussain himself described his return to the city of his birth - this time as England's cricket captain. Speaking briefly to The Telegraph, Hussain (who turns 34 on March 28) added: 'I'm afraid, however, I don't recall the nursing home where I was born, nor can I remember the locality we stayed till I was five and the family migrated to England... I don't even recall the nursery school I went to. But, yes, I do relate to the Marina Beach...' Only once before, in 1985/86, did Hussain come to Chennai after having left the city as a child. 'I was then with an uncle (Humayun), though I'm honestly not sure whether he is still around... I then did see our old house but, as I've said, I can't remember the location... Yes, I did play a bit at the Chepauk then.' Tomorrow, at that very amphitheatre, Hussain will lead England in the third of six ODIs. 'It's going to be a big match... Not just for me, but my father (Jawad) and the rest of the family...' For once, Hussain was emotional. Smiling, Hussain informed 'some relatives' were to meet him today and it's possible an informal 'felicitation' could be organised by the Madras Cricket Club. 'I've been told something is in the offing,' he pointed out. For good measure, Hussain is doing what opposite number Sourav Ganguly did in Calcutta - snaring team-allotted complimentaries, to ensure few in the 'inner circle' remain disappointed. 'I do know some relatives definitely stay in Bangalore, because my father did meet them during last month's Test. I didn't, because I was just too focussed on the game... I suppose they are the ones who may come over and also watch tomorrow's ODI.' Hussain's father (an allrounder), who worked in an electrical parts company, even did Ranji Trophy duty for Tamil Nadu. The England captain does recall visits to the Chepauk, but can't specifically remember any one match. 'It was too far back and I was much too young.' Given the huge emotional flavour of this trip, didn't his father (who married Shireen, an Englishwoman) consider making another visit to India? Or, for that matter, his own wife (Karen) and son (Jake)? 'Father would surely have loved to, but he doesn't quite like flying. And, so...' Hussain replied. As Hussain - his parents named him 'Nasser' out of admiration for the legendary Egyptian leader - is bound to be reminded about returning to his roots, over the next couple of days, one asked whether he had something else to say. Smiling again, Hussain responded: 'Look, I'm obviously very proud of being an Englishman and, in any case, learnt all my cricket in England. At the same time, I'm proud of my ties with India. That I was born here can never be changed... Indeed, it's special being in Chennai.' Is it the ultimate, then, for an Indian-born England captain to lead England in India? This time, Hussain laughed: 'The ultimate will be for that very captain to beat India in India!' Point accepted. Incidentally, Hussain's first trip overseas with England had been to India, back in 1989-90 for the high-profile Nehru Cup. Only, Chepauk didn't host England during that tournament.