Melbourne, Feb 16 (PTI) Rookie Phillip Hughes, who is all set to make his debut in South Africa, has sought tips from one of Australia's all-time best openers Justin Langer to prepare himself for the tough assignment ahead.
The 20-year-old New South Wales opener had approached Langer on the eve of the team's departure to guide him on how to tackle the fiery South African bowling attack in the upcoming series beginning February 26.
Langer, however, warned Hughes of possible challenges, both physical as well as verbal, that he might face in the series.
"I remember my debut against the West Indies in 1993 in Adelaide, and while the likes of Courtney Walsh and Curtly Ambrose were relentless, Phillip will come up against a similar pace attack in South Africa that is riding high with confidence," Langer was quoted as saying by the 'Daily Telegraph'.
"But I'm very confident he'll do well in this series and for a long time to come." Langer said Hughes is very inquisitive to gather knowledge. He also informed that he had received an e-mail from Hughes 18 months ago asking him on ways to improve his batting. PTI
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