'We are more determined than Chennai'

'We are more determined than Chennai'

Hyderabad Deccan Chargers captain VVS Laxman insisted that his team was determined to win against Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League Twenty20 match on Tuesday.

"We have lost a few very close matches after being in winning situations. Super Kings have lost two games no doubt, but we have lost five. So, that makes us even more determined than them to win tomorrow," Laxman told reporters in a pre-match press conference.

On leading a side in the IPL, Laxman said "It is a great experience to lead players from different countries. They are all professionals and I do not need to tell them individually because they know their responsibilities".

Laxman denied that the loss of Andrew Symonds who left for Australia to join his National team had affected his side's batting.

"There are other big-hitters in the team like Adam Gilchrist and Scott Styris, besides Shahid Afridi. So, in that respect, I am quite happy with the combination that we have," he said.

Laxman said the batting slots were flexible would depend on the situation on a given day.

"I am doing well opening the innings, but if the situation requires, then we will certainly change the order. Perhaps, even Afridi will open the innings if necessary. It all depends on the situation on a given day," he said.

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