Melbourne: Continuing the mind game started by Indian skipper Anil Kumble calling Brad Hogg the weak link in Australian attack, Australia's middle order bulwark Michael Hussey retaliated saying his team has a special strategy to handle Indian bowlers in the forthcoming test series. Briefing the preparation of Aussies for the series against India Hussey said, his side has not left any stone unturned in their preparation and they would come hard at the Indians.

"We have done quite a bit of preparation: video footage and all. We have also faced them before. Different guys will have their own plans on how to handle different bowlers," said Hussey, a tower of strength in the middle order with his Bradmanesque average.

As for the pitch, Hussey conceded it was more in favour of batsmen these days at the MCG. "The pitches have changed. I believe it is a bit more batter-friendly. We will just have to wait until we get there to assess the conditions." Hussey's attention was then drawn to the fact that the tourists struggled on the opening day of the tour and that classy Rahul Dravid could be opening the innings in Tests.

Meanwhile, rain played spoilsport today in the three day warm-up match between India and Victoria. India were 133 for4 with Rahul Dravid (38) and Yuvraj Singh (6) at the stump before rain interupted the game.