Nathan Hauritz

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Returning Australia spinner Nathan Hauritz regards next month's two-Test series against world No.1India as the biggest challenge of his career. More... Spinner Nathan Hauritz looking forward to Australia's tour of India By Adrian Warren September 16, 2010 . Returning Australia spinner Nathan Hauritz regards next month's two-Test series against world No.1 India as the biggest challenge of his career. However, Hauritz isn't fazed at the prospect of facing India's mighty batting line-up. India currently boasts four of the world's top 13 ranked batsmen in opener Virender Sehwag (2nd), the incomparable Sachin Tendulkar (4th), VVS Laxman (12th) and Gautam Gambir (13th). Throw in veteran Rahul Dravid, who still averages over 50, and match-turning wicketkeeper-batsman MS Dhoni and the Australia attack faces a formidable task. Hauritz, who hasn't played since June due to a foot injury, was excited rather than daunted by the prospect. Asked if it was the biggest test of his career to date, the New South Wales spinner said: "I'd say so definitely. Playing against India in India in those conditions. "The wickets where we are playing are not normally the traditional spin-friendly ones, but (against) Tendulkar and those sort of guys, it will be a great challenge." Hauritz, who dismissed Tendulkar in the only previous Test he played in India, was looking forward to some much needed match practice, after recovering from his injury. The tourists have one tour match before the first of the two Tests. Hauritz emphasised while he was short of match practice he had been keeping fit. "I haven't played in the last two or three months but I have been bowling for the last month, three days a week, but there is nothing like match practice," Hauritz said. The 28-year-old was more concerned about concentrating on his bowling than formulating specific plans for Tendulkar and the rest of India's star-studded batting line-up. "The main thing is to know my game really well," he said. "It's going to be tough enough bowling against those players, but at the end of the day they are human and they do make mistakes." Hauritz was buoyed by his captain Ricky Ponting's recent declaration that he was locked in as Australia's chief spinner for the India tour and the following Ashes series. "It's fantastic to have your captain's backing behind you," Hauritz said. "It's a very tough side to get into, but to be part of it consistently is great." Prior to his injury which cut short his tour with the Australia one-day team in England, Hauritz had established himself as a regular member of Australia's Test and limited overs line-ups. He believed the selectors could pick him and exciting young all-rounder and NSW teammate Steve Smith in the same Test team. AAP

[Bradman99]

He's gonna get punished

[King Tendulkar]

He's gonna get punished

I was about to type that:haha: Did not expect an auusie to type it:hysterical: What happened to the aussie bravado?

[Bradman99]

I was about to type that:haha: Did not expect an auusie to type it:hysterical: What happened to the aussie bravado?

Hauritz doesn't inspire confidence! haha

[saneindian]

His tour be could be over as early as wth the practice match!! On a serious note, he will bowl well, but our batters will play him with ease. Get set for those marathon spells Nathan :--D

[Sachinism]

Hauritz is not as useless as everyone makes him out to be. Remember that Krejza, he got hammered but he picked up 12 wickets in the match.

[Lord]

he'll do well I think

[ZodiaC]

Nathu gonna get spankedddd B->

[putrevus]

who will bowl better Bhajji or Nathu

[Serani]

who will bowl better Bhajji or Nathu

Depends, aussies havent got great players of spin, although Michael Clarke is one of the best around. But he will probably bowl rubbish and get spanked.

[Unbiased]

he's no Tim May (sick of people comparing offies to leggies with the inevitable 'he's no Warne' comments re every Aussie spinner) but he's becomming more of an attacking threat as he matures. I'm not expecting him to grab big bags but if he chips in with a couple of wickets each innings and his batting keeps improving he's nearing all-rounder status

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Sachin world's best but vulnerable too: Hauritz More... Sachin world's best but vulnerable too: Hauritz Press Trust of India 24 September 2010 (Chandigarh) Australia spinner Nathan Hauritz on admitted that it would be a "tough challenge" to bowl against Sachin Tendulkar in the upcoming Test series but said the champion batsman too is vulnerable to mistakes. "He (Tendulkar) is the world's best batsman, he is unbelievable. I am looking forward to bowl to him, in what I know, is going to be a tough challenge. But people make mistakes and Tendulkar too can make mistakes," Hauritz told reporters ahead of the three-day practice match against Board President's XI starting here on Saturday. Hauritz, who made his Test debut against India at Mumbai six years ago and took the prized wicket of Tendulkar in that match, will be leading the Australian spin attack during the two-Test series starting here on October 1. "I would be looking to bowl in the right areas but lot depends on the wicket as it has been raining here. Generally, the wickets don't turn much here after the first two days," said the off-spinner, who is returning after an injury. He also sees a "great challenge" in bowling to other Indian batsmen, including Virender Sehwag, VVS Laxman, Rahul Dravid and captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, saying all of them play spin very aggressively. "I know it's going to be a tough challenge, but my focus would be to see the ball comes out well out of my hands," said Hauritz, who has so far scalped 57 wickets from 15 Tests. Hauritz also heaped praise on his spin counterpart Harbhajan Singh and rated the temperamental Indian off-spinner as "one of the best spinners in the world". Asked if he had made any special preparation for the strong Indian bating line-up, he said, "There is no different preparation as such. It's only a matter of adapting to the wicket." India go into the Test series as the number one side and Hauritz said the Aussies never take any team lightly, no matter who the opposition is. "We respect every opposition. Once you start disrespecting your opponents, you will get beaten," he said. Hauritz also said that Australia was slowly and steadily coming to terms with the transition phase after the retirements of greats like Shane Warne, Adam Gilchrist, Mathew Hayden, Glenn McGrath among others. "Transition is never going to be easy, it is going to be tough, but it is beginning to take shape," he said. Hauritz, who has not bowled since June due to a foot injury, also praised his compatriot Steven Smith, who made an impressive debuted against England earlier this year. "He is a very good bowler," he said. Meanwhile, Australia all-rounder Shane Watson lauded Indian pace duo of Zaheer Khan and Ishant Sharma, saying his batting colleagues will have to watch out the pair in the upcoming series. "They are very skillful bowlers and we will have to try and reduce their impact on the game as much as we possibly can," Watson said. "It's always hardest facing a new ball that is reversing and Indian pacers have the ability to reverse the ball early in the innings," he added. Watson further said that playing against India on their backyard is always a "huge challenge" but every player of the Ricky Ponting-led side was looking forward to the tour. "It's always great to tour to this part of the world, where we get an opportunity to experience different culture, different people and meet fans who are so passionate about this game," he said.

[DomainK]

He has a few things to worry about. If he asked his seniors like Shane Warne, McGill etc, he will hear some hair raising horror stories.

[Shakthi]

I tell u these australians are making reckless statements remember what Sachin did to Caddick & Shoaib & Warne was hammered by Sach Hauritz is it ur turn now.

[gaurav92]

Hauritz know that pretty well.Hes just trying to be brave and bold.Even he knows the outcome, so why face the music without saying some spicy statements, at least you come in the news and get noticed :)

[King Tendulkar]

Hauritz has not send anything outrageous in fact I agree with everything he said. Especially were he said SACHIN IS WORLD BEST BATSMAN AND HE IS UNBELIVABLE!:punter:

[jusarrived]

I wont be surprised if Hauritz turns out to be their most successful bowler , not that I rate him but in recent years our tendency to take spinners easily has cost us

[gaurav92]

^Yes.Justin Krejza got 8/215 in his debut test inn. Indians tore him apart but in the bargain, lend him their wickets too :winky:

[ZodiaC]

Hauritz has not send anything outrageous in fact I agree with everything he said. Especially were he said SACHIN IS WORLD BEST BATSMAN AND HE IS UNBELIVABLE!:punter:

:hehe: someone aint happy for sure :punter:

[coffee_rules]

Another aaya ram gaya ram.