Chennai: Chennai Super Kings have won just three out of eight matches in the IPL, but their batsman Michael Hussey hopes the arrival of himself and pace man Doug Bollinger has strengthened his side's chances of making it to the semi-finals.
"The race for the four berths is close,” said the Australian left-hander, ahead of his side's match against Rajasthan Royals at the M A Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday. “Though we have lost five matches, including four in a row, it is not the end of the world for us and we can turn it around. Now coach Stephen (Fleming) and captain (Mahendra Singh Dhoni) have more options.
"It is a great feeling to be back to CSK. Doug Bollinger and myself joining the Super Kings should be a boost to the team. We are in good spirits and awaiting the matches. We will be positive in our approach," he added.
Hussey, who joined CSK on Thursday along with compatriot Bollinger after doing national duty against New Zealand, was not sure whether he would find a place in the playing XI.
"Tomorrow is a crucial match for us,” Hussey asserted. “We have to get the momentum going. We have four home matches and have the home advantage. I am looking forward to it. But neither coach nor captain had spoken to me. We should be flexible. There will be changes in the playing XI. The XI would always be based on the opposition and ground conditions," he said.
Hussey said he was confident of adjusting to Twenty20 cricket after playing the longer formats of the game for Australia.
"Australia have been playing a lot of ODI and Test matches in the recent past and we were able to quickly adjust to these two different formats. It is not a difficult task for us to get focused and make the necessary adjustments for Twenty20 games," he said.
On quick bowler Bollinger, Hussey said: "He is a great character with a lot of energy and good sense of humour. He is a skillful bowler and is an important bowler in the Australian team. Once he understands and gels with the other players, he will be more comfortable."
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