Hayden determined to win back form
Posted on Oct 26, 2008 at 17:41 | Updated Oct 26, 2008 at 18:58
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New Delhi: It's no secret that Australians don't like to be behind in a series, and it's quite possible that the last time they were down 0-1 in a series might find a mention in a history book. Matthew Hayden embodies that.
After four failures with the bat so far in the Test series, the Australian opener is bent on setting the record straight and return to his prolific self.
"We have a fighting culture, even though we haven't fallen behind in a series in a long time," was Hayden's remark when asked if Australia were left shaken after their defeat in Mohali a week ago.
After Brett Lee's extended practice session on Friday, the big left-hander put in a few extra hours at the nets on Sunday, paying attention to each and every little detail to his skill which got him runs by the plenty on Australia's previous tours. But Hayden sounded warning bells to the Indians, asserting that he would come out all guns blazing come the third Test at the Ferozeshah Kotla from October 29.
"I was expected to play well, but it hasn't come off for me yet. But I can feel that a big score is around the corner," he stressed leaving the practice area last out of the Australians.
And how. Asked about his explosive start in the second innings in Mohali when his knock was cut short for 29, Hayden seemed adamant that he would continue to do so. "I hope to attack. That's my game. I like to play with good presence and intent. If conditions allow me, I hope to play with the same intent."
But on suggestions that Zaheer Khan was taking the mickey out of him in this Test series, Hayden chose to play his susceptibility down. "If a bowler is successful against you, he knows he has to keep doing that to get you out. But I've done well against him quite often. So it's a good contest."
Hayden was of the opinion that the surface at the Ferozeshah Kotla will suit his style of batting. More so, as the boundaries are short all round the wicket. "For me it's a good opportunity to spend some time in the middle," he said, adding that a return to form can send Australia on the way to launch a serious series defence.
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