Haddin vows to play own game
by RivalsDM
Gilchrist retired from international cricket earlier this year after a formidable career in which he scored an average of 47.6 runs from 96 Tests.
Haddin is feeling no pressure to emulate his big-hitting successor, however, and has confidence in his own abilities.
"I'm going to play the way I have for the last 10 years, it's as simple as that," he said.
"I'm not going to change things because I'm playing Test cricket. I've just concentrated on myself, making sure I prepared the best that I can.
"I haven't felt the pressure of going into Adam's shoes but maybe ask me a day out from the Test and I might answer a bit different.
"To be perfectly honest I haven't really thought too much about that. I'm not really into comparing players from different eras."
The New South Wales wicketkeeper-batsman has had a long apprenticeship under Gilchrist but feels he is now ready to take over as Australia's number one and is relishing joining up with the squad.
"I first got picked for Australia seven years ago and I probably wasn't ready to play," he added. "Now I feel confident in what I do and where my game is at.
"I think having 10 years' experience at first-class level, hopefully I can take that across to Test cricket and feel confident there.
"It's been an exciting time since the team was announced. I've been waiting the last couple of weeks just to get into camp and get on with business."
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