He was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm bowler. Hussain began his career for Assam Under-16s at the age of just 12 years old. Having played just three games in the 1992-1993 Vijay Merchant Trophy competition, it wasn"t until three seasons later he picked up his next appearance for the Under-16s in 1995-1996.
Hussain played in both the Vijay Merchant and Vijay Hazare trophy competitions that year, and in the following season, moved up to the Under-19s team
Hussain made four appearances for Tripura, in the one-day Ranji Trophy. The team lost every game in the season"s competition.
Hussain made his debut for Assam in the 2003-2004 Ranji Trophy, against Karnataka, scoring just two runs in the second innings of the match. Hussain"s second and final first-class appearance for the team came in the following year"s competition, against Hyderabad, against whom Assam lost by an innings margin.