Ben Hilfenhaus happy with his performance at MCG – Cricket News Update
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/BW-Hilfenhaus-c1204, the Australian pacer, was delighted but humble at the same time after his brilliant performance in the first innings of the opening Test against India.
Hilfenhaus has been out of favour for the last 11 months, but on his latest comeback he showed the Australian team what they were missing, by claiming a five-wicket haul in the first innings at Melbourne.
Despite all the praise he has earned following his great work, he was a picture of modesty, and was quick to praise the Australian bowling quartet, rather than hog the limelight.
"We identified we needed to start well with the ball and as a bowling group we felt like we did that and I was probably the lucky one who came away with the rewards. Everyone offers something a bit different and it's great to see the depth of Australian
bowling," said Hilfenhaus after bowling out the tourists for 282 on the third day of the match.
The Tasmanian pacer was devastating on Day 3, as he picked up the early wicket of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/I-Sharma-c1566, and his solitary wicket from Day 2, earned him a fiver.
Hilfenhaus has been working hard in the off-season with his state bowling coach, Ali de Winter, and his work paid off in the ongoing match.
"I spent a fair bit of time with Ali de Winter, identifying a few technical problems. Most of the work over the off-season was based on technique and learning to use the crease a bit better and getting up and over my front knee basically,” added the 28-year-old
who is playing his 18th Test match for Australia.
At the end of Day 3, the Kangaroos were on 179/8, leading by 230 runs. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MEK-Hussey-c1942, the last recognised batter, is still unbeaten on 79, and the hosts are likely to set a challenging target for the Men in Blue.
Hilfenhaus, along with the other bowlers, has the task of bowling http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 bats in the fourth innings. The Aussies will be looking towards Hilfenhaus to repeat his exploits from the first outing.
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