India should bat first even if there are challenging conditions: Matthew Hayden

Ahead of the third Test, Australian cricket legend Matthew Hayden has shared his insights on how India can overcome Australia in the upcoming Brisbane Test.

Speaking exclusively on Star Sports, Australian legend Matthew Hayden shared his insights and spoke about how India can counter Australia’s pace attack. He said: “India must bat better; they must bat for time. They must bat a day of test match cricket. Under a day, unacceptable. Has to be in that 350 zone. India should bat first even if there are challenging conditions.”

Matthew Hayden also spoke about how Indian bowlers—specifically pacers—can get rid of Australian batters early on. He said, "And India, when they do get a chance to bowl, they need to rely on hovering in that fourth, fifth stump line a bit more. And most importantly, they need to use their bounce. It’s a key arsenal as part of a fast bowling unit in Brisbane. The red ball will definitely be more familiar in terms of test match cricket. Australia have the running with the pink ball; they won so much with it!”

Matthew Hayden also shared his views on the upcoming Brisbane Test. He said, "Brisbane, different ball game! It’s a home game, but it’s actually a very good game for India as well because they’ve got memories of the last time they encountered Australia in the BGT!”

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