Mike Hussey

Beware of a South African fight back: Hussey

Beware of a South African fight back: HusseyCape Town (South Africa), Mar. 18 : Australian batsman Mike Hussey believes that the internal conflicts within the South African team could help unite the side against Australia in tomorrow''s third Test.

The South Africans have been in crisis in the past week with skipper Graeme Smith to miss the Cape Town Test through injury, meaning Ashwell Prince was recalled as skipper but a day later he was stripped of the captaincy and told to focus on his new role as opener.

Spinners McGain, Hauritz could play Cape Town Test: Hussey

Spinners McGain, Hauritz could play Cape Town Test: HusseyCape Town (South Africa), Mar. 18 : Australia batsman Mike Hussey says spinners Nathan Hauritz and Bryce McGain are under consideration for Thursday''s third Test against South Africa in Cape Town.

Leg-spinner McGain, 36, was set to make his Test debut in India last October but was sent home for shoulder surgery and has been overlooked for the Johannesburg and Durban Tests on the South African tour because of pitches that favoured the fast bowlers.

Mike Hussey plans to break lean form with a relaxed approach

Mike Hussey plans to break lean form with a relaxed approachDurban (South Africa), Mar. 6 : Michael Hussey, Australia's Mr. Cricket, plans to break his lean trot with the bat in a relaxed manner.

Hussey is an upbeat and enthusiastic individual. No one celebrated Australia''s victory in the first Test with more vigor.

He has heart, soul, passion, commitment and a bloody horrible singing voice. He''s determined, but not too determined, to come good when hostilites against South Africa resume in the second Test at Sahara Stadium on Friday.

Australia has regained the initiative against S. Africa: Hussey

Australia has regained the initiative against S. Africa: HusseyBrisbane, Jan. 14 : Australian batsman Mike Hussey believes his side has got back to its winning ways over South Africa, and added that the home side has drawn enormous self-belief from beating the tourists in recent matches.

Australia''s win in Tuesday night''s second Twenty20 match at the Gabba was their third-straight victory over the tourists in a week, including the third Test at the SCG, following the Proteas'' wins in the first two.