Matthew Hayden tips Australia to counter the Ashwin-Jadeja threat

With the much awaited 4 match Test series between India and Australia scheduled to begin in a fortnight’s time, the Aussies are doing every possible thing to come well prepared for the tough and grueling tour. Steve Smith and Co will definitely look to make a turnaround in subcontinental conditions after failing to win a single match here since 2011. In their previous series in 2013, India thrashed them 4-0 and they were again whitewashed 3-0 in Sri Lanka last year. So it will be a big test for Smith and his young brigade.

Relatively new to the team, Matt Renshaw has been brilliant in the limited opportunities he got but will be wary of the fact that India will be a totally different challenge and one thrives to succeed in these alien condition. Renshaw has gone on to seek advice from another southpaw Matthew Hayden who had a brilliant time playing in Indian conditions. He was sublime during the historic 2001 series which India won by a 2-1 margin. He was a great exponent of the sweep shot and it might be a lethal weapon for Renshaw as well if he wants to counter the deadly duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja.

He was sublime during the historic 2001 series which India won by a 2-1 margin. He was a great exponent of the sweep shot and it might be a lethal weapon for Renshaw as well if he wants to counter the deadly duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja.

The young opener said that Hayden has tipped him to enjoy the series and gain as much experience from the tour which will help him in the future tours. At 20 years old, Renshaw has a bright future ahead of him and might be the ideal replacement for Matthew Hayden top of the order. “I had a couple of conversations with him (Hayden) over the phone and he’s really good. He has just told me to embrace it over there and get as much experience as I can,” Matt was quoted as saying by ESPN Cricinfo.

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“I had a couple of conversations with him (Hayden) over the phone and he’s really good. He has just told me to embrace it over there and get as much experience as I can,” Matt was quoted as saying by ESPN Cricinfo.

Renshaw added that as a youngster he will try to embrace the challenge in one of the toughest touring nations. “I’m 20 years old and going over to play in one of the hardest places in the world. So I will just try to embrace it and enjoy the challenge.”

“You hear certain things from certain players but you never know until you get over there. So looking forward to the challenge,” he added. The Australian team is currently in Dubai preparing themselves for the India series. The first Test is scheduled to be played in Pune from 23rd February.