Matthew Hayden
A strongly built left-handed batsman, Matthew Hayden, has been chosen to open the innings with Slater. Hayden was one of the reliable players in the Aussie squad. No matter the form of the game, he used to play his natural game irrespective of the format. Known for his big hitting, Hayden has been the backbone of his team for a long period of time. He used to give nightmares to bowlers withs aggressive style of play and brilliant shots.
Michael Clarke: “Having certain players in a team makes everyone walk taller. Matthew Hayden was like that in the Australian team I came into. Physically and psychologically, he could dominate the best attacks.”