“I’m sure the runs will come and he’ll be able to forge on for a while yet”

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Legendary Australia wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Gilchrist has backed Brad Haddin to make a big score during the Boxing Day Test.

Gilchrist’s comments come after Haddin has only managed to score 21 runs at a dismal average of seven in the first two Tests.

“I wouldn’t ever write Hadds off,” Gilchrist was quoted as saying by the Sydney Morning Herald on Thursday. “He’s such a tough character and it’s quite exceptional he’s even in the team, given the personal circumstances he’s been through.

“He’s keeping almost to perfection at the moment, yet it seems to still not be acceptable he’s not making runs. I would back him in to make some runs and when he does that, it will be up to him when he finishes.

“It’s a really nice time in your career, I remember personally when you’re embedded in the team. He’s vice-captain and was almost captain (this summer). With that comfort comes the ability to do your job and keep improving.

“He’s now maintaining a better standard (of keeping) that anyone has for many, many years. This Test series has just been outstanding. With that I’m sure the runs will come and he’ll be able to forge on for a while yet.”