Aussie vice captain Brad Haddin has started the usual mind games as the teams gear up for the third test at Perth and has said that the Indian team 'break faster' than any other team.
India who have had a nightmare tour so far have lost both the tests till date in humiliating fashion and look like a rag torn outfit despite having a very formidable batting unit. Haddin on radio spoke of the Indian team and said,
Zaheer Khan who for the first time in his career has been fit long enough in an Australian tour to be available for selection at the WACA has hit back at Haddin saying,
These tirades will have little meaning on Friday when the two teams clash on what according to the curator is supposed to be a pitch for the faster bowlers. Zaheer Khan however isn't flustered by that fact and said,
India who have had a nightmare tour so far have lost both the tests till date in humiliating fashion and look like a rag torn outfit despite having a very formidable batting unit. Haddin on radio spoke of the Indian team and said,
"We know this side can be as fragile as any team in the world if things aren't going their way and they can turn on each other and the media turns on them pretty quick. We knew if we could keep them out there and put the numbers like we did on the board we knew we'd get the rewards because they break quicker than anyone in the world."India who have lost their last 6 overseas tests do look weak. However calling the team fragile and easily breakable would be a mistake. Past India - Australia encounters have shown that. The Indian team might be struggling at the moment and going through a lean patch but calling them easily breakable is at your own risk. This team is one that thrives when their backs are against the walls and now trailing 2-nil, and with all odds against them, I'm sure that it would be just a matter of time before the team starts playing to its full potential and pose a challenge for the hosts.
Zaheer Khan who for the first time in his career has been fit long enough in an Australian tour to be available for selection at the WACA has hit back at Haddin saying,
"Brad Haddin should focus on his keeping. That looks really fragile to me. He needs to start moving."Haddin has dropped three catches so far and has had a difficult time behind the stumps. Zaheer also dubbed Haddin as the Australian team's designated big mouth.
These tirades will have little meaning on Friday when the two teams clash on what according to the curator is supposed to be a pitch for the faster bowlers. Zaheer Khan however isn't flustered by that fact and said,
"Doesn't matter what kind of pitch it is, the distance between the wickets is going to remain 22 yards."The Indian batsmen and bowlers would have their work cut out and I'm sure that we'll be seeing some major improvements in the Perth test. Zaheer Khan will have a huge role to play and hopefully Haddin will be made to eat humble pie.
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Stupid stuff from Haddin, especially given he has been the weakest link of the side by some margin.
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