Hurting Hauritz vows to defeat Team India

Hauritz, who struggled in the first Test at Mohali and was overlooked by skipper Ricky Ponting, has vowed to hit back at his critics.

Ponting had said that he sidelined Hauritz during the nail biting final stages of the Mohali Test against India, and gave chances to part timers Marcus North and Shane Watson instead, in a bid to do something different in his quest for victory.

“I just want them to know that I’m the spinner, I’m the guy that’s here to win the Ashes, the guy to win the next Test against India,” Nathan told his critics.

“Ever since I’ve played my first Test I don’t think anybody has wanted me in the side - fans and that,” The Sydney Morning Herald quoted Hauritz, as saying.

“I could take 10 wickets in a match, and there’ll still be someone saying they don’t want me to be a part of it. They want someone else, whether it’s [Jason] Krezja, Bryce McGain, now it’s Steve Smith.

“There’s always another spinner that can take my spot. I think you have to evolve with it, just accept it’s a part of your life. There’s always someone out there that thinks there’s someone better. I’ve got great backing from teammates, the captain, selectors,” he said.

“I’m the spinner, I’m here to do a job, and here to do a job in the Ashes. I’ve had

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