Mike Hussey backs South Africa to do well, happy to reunite with Australia & Justin Langer

Former Australian batsman Mike Hussey joined Australian team as visitors are gearing up to face South Africa in a three-match T20 series beginning from Friday. former left-handed cricketer joins Australia's team manment ahead of T20 World Cup later this year, with aim of improving side and grooming m to be perfect for showpiece tournament. Mike Hussey's return to dressing room meant he was reunited with former teammate and present head coach Justin Langer. Mike Hussey had words of praise for valiant South African side and backed m to do really well once y find right touch. 

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Hussey heaps praise on Proteas

Mike Hussey said that he was delighted to join Australian team although he did t kw if his designation was a mentor or a batting coach. 44-year -old said that he felt great returning to field and that he was very happy to help team train. Making his ambitions clear, Hussey said that he intends to stick with Australia until World cup as he senses a great deal of excitement kcking at team's doorstep at present. Mike Hussey had words of praise for South Africa and called m focused and motivated and said that y would be off to a flyer when find right touch. 

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Finch confident of a good show

Ahead of tour, Australia's limited-overs skipper Aaron Finch feels that team has been playing some great cricket in right spirit. Speaking to media, Finch said that team is playing in right spirit and boys kw that he wants to keep that up. Furrmore, he added, that team has done it for 18 months w and re is absolutely reason why that will t continue, even in South Africa.  Australian skipper also highlighted aspect of 'vocal' South African fans and how ace opener David Warner loves banter. He added that banter helps Warner get into game. Finch also opined that South African fans are very passionate and vocal and that team is expecting some banter. 

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Australia's Tour of South Africa 

Differing from previous tour, Test matches have been scheduled for upcoming tour as T20 World Cup later this year remains in hindsight. Australia will first face Proteas in a three-match T20 series beginning on February 21. visitors will n battle Proteas in three ODIs commencing on February 9. Coming off from a close defeat to England in T20s, Proteas will look forward to bag this series to gain some confidence ahead of upcoming World Cup. 

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