Opener Matthew Hayden [Images] said he has no intention of joining the exodus of veteran players leaving the Australian side after scoring the 27th century of his grand career, against England [Images] in the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Hayden, who was in superb touch and showed the grit needed to succeed on a difficult seaming pitch, said he still has more to achieve and must keep scoring runs.

"Runs is the only value in terms of currency, Justin Langer always said. So, I have got to be on my game all the time. We are always getting pressed from behind. That's an important part of Australian cricket," said the 35-year-old.

"But I love my cricket. I love playing with these blokes. I am not ready to let it go just yet," he was quoted as saying by Australian newspaper Courier Mail on Thursday.

Damien Martyn has already retired while Shane Warne [Images] and Glenn McGrath will quit after the next week's Sydney Test.

Hayden may have the chance to regain his spot in the one-day team this summer as Shane Watson, a surprise opener through the ICC [Images] Champions Trophy tournament in India, has been ruled out with hamstring problem.