Lack of runs don't worry Hussey

Michael Hussey is happy with his batting form despite scoring only 20 runs in his opening five World Cup matches. While Australia's top order has fired, posting four 300-plus scores, Hussey has struggled at No. 6 with 4, 2, 5 and 9.

"I've been hitting the ball well in the nets," Hussey, who has dropped two spots to No. 3 in the world rankings, told AFP. "But I haven't really had too many opportunities."

The strong form of the batsmen above him has limited Hussey's time at the crease and he may be shuffled down another spot if Australia prefer Brad Hodge to Mitchell Johnson for the game against England on Sunday. "I've only been coming out in the last three, four or five overs when you have to take a lot of risks," he said. "Unfortunately for me they haven't come off in the last couple of games and I hope that will turn around in the next couple of games.

"That's part of one-day cricket and part and parcel of my job. It's an important job in the team and one I really enjoy a lot. But I know there are going to be times throughout this tournament when I might have to come in when the team is in a bit of trouble and resurrect the innings. I need to be ready for that when it comes."

Hussey knows his role and is happy alongside Australia's power hitters. "I can't bat like a Ricky Ponting or an Adam Gilchrist or an Andrew Symonds, I have my particular style," he said. "In our team we complement each other very well. It's important for me to stick to my plans and my game."