Hayden back for Bulls

World record holder Matthew Hayden will make his first appearance for the XXXX Queensland Bulls in two seasons this Friday.

Hayden will use the Bulls' Pura Cup match against the Southern Redbacks to prepare for the vital Boxing Day Test against India at the MCG.

It will be Hayden's first game for Queensland since 2001-02.

Test teammate Andy Bichel will not play in the game after advice from Cricket Australia that he should be rested following the Adelaide Test.

The Bulls team will be announced tomorrow once the State selectors have checked the fitness of players involved in today's ING Cup day/nighter against the Redbacks.