Bangalore, March 09: Describing Michael Hussey as a match winner, Australia vice captain Michael Clarke today said the left-handed batsman has a huge to role play in their World Cup title defence.
Hussey was earlier ignored by the selectors due to an injury but later drafted the southpaw into the squad in place of paceman Doug Bollinger, who was ruled out of the tournament due to injury.
“Hussey brings in a lot into the team, lot of experience in these conditions. His career in all forms of game is as good as anybody else. His record is unbelievable in One-day cricket and has been successful in sub continent as well. He will surely play a big part in the rest of the World Cup,” Clarke told reporters ahead of the practice session.
—PTI