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Mathew Hayden is looking forward to getting in shape for the Twenty20 face-off against India on Saturday, calling it a 8220;keen contest.8221; On Thursday afternoon, when most of the Indian and Australian players preferred to take a rest, Hayden8217;s net hits dented the stadium roof and knocked a few blisters from the wooden stands.

During his three-hour session, he faced pacers Ben Helfenhaus and Stuart Clarke 8212; the two bowlers who like him had missed the final ODI 8212; before he dealt with the bowling machine. After he was through with the ground shots, Hayden opened his arms and the workers cleaning the stands were seen avoiding the unexpected aerial attack. While walking back to the car park, Hayden seemed satisfied. 8220;It was a good practice session, but it was too hot here,8221; he said.