Hayden out of ODI series decider

The Aussie opener, down with a hamstring injury, will miss the ODI series decider against the Kiwis on Friday.

Australian opening batsman Matthew Hayden, who is down with a hamstring injury, will miss the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy one-day series decider against New Zealand here on Friday, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Thursday.

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Hayden strained his left hamstring during Australia's 17-run victory over the Kiwis to level the series in Sydney on Wednesday.

CA said the Australian lineup, including a replacement for the injured Hayden, would not be finalised until the morning of the match at the Gabba.

"Having consulted with team physio Errol Alcott, we feel that its in Matthews best interests to sit out the match, so as to not risk further injury," head selector Trevor Hohns said in a CA statement.

"With so much cricket on the horizon, including the first Test against Pakistan less than a week away, were not keen to take any chances with him.