Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden has backed Shubman Gill to handle the growing responsibility of leading India in Test cricket, while acknowledging that the young captain and his team have plenty of work to do to reach the World Test Championship (WTC) final. Gill took over as India’s Test captain in 2025 following the retirements of […]

Former Australian player Matthew Hayden believes India’s young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the potential to do well in both short and long formats. He applauded the youngster’s courage, mental strength, and ability to thrive in the IPL (Indian Premier League), stating that he has the ingredients to become a world-class player. At just 15, […]

As Rohit Sharma’s future and his participation in the 2027 World Cup have become a talking point again, former Australian player Matthew Hayden feels Sharma’s retirement decision will ultimately depend on whether he still has the hunger, energy and desire to play with the demands of top-level cricket as well. With Rohit already retired from […]

Matthew Hayden praised the Gujarat Titans for producing their most complete performance of IPL 2026 after the franchise crushed the Rajasthan Royals by 77 runs in Jaipur. The Titans’ batting coach credited the top-order batters and star spinner Rashid Khan for driving the team to the biggest victory margin in Gujarat’s IPL history. At the […]

As the Gujarat Titans prepare for a crucial IPL 2026 clash against the Kolkata Knight Riders at the Narendra Modi Stadium, much of the focus has shifted off the field to a key addition in their support staff. The arrival of Matthew Hayden as batting coach has already begun to influence the squad, particularly in […]

Matthew Hayden has urged the Gujarat Titans’ batting unit to show greater composure and cohesion after their second consecutive defeat in IPL 2026. The Titans fell short in a high-scoring chase against the Rajasthan Royals, failing to overhaul a target of 211 despite a strong start at home. Chasing a daunting total, Gujarat appeared in […]

As IPL 2026 approaches, Gujarat Titans have already set the tone with confidence and clarity, both on and off the field. At the franchise’s grand ‘Shubharambh 2026’ event in Ahmedabad, batting coach Matthew Hayden made a striking statement by naming Rahul Tewatia as the ideal successor to his iconic Mongoose bat — a symbol of […]

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) marked the build-up to IPL 2026 in grand style, hosting their much-anticipated ‘Roar 2026’ event at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The five-time champions blended nostalgia with celebration, bringing together franchise legends and current stars in a memorable fan engagement evening ahead of the 19th edition of the Indian Premier […]

Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden’s daughter, Grace Hayden, sparked a light-hearted moment on social media after England batter Joe Root finally scored his first Test hundred on Australian soil. On Thursday, December 4, Grace shared an Instagram story thanking Root for “saving all our eyes,” a playful nod to her father’s bold claim made earlier […]

Matthew Hayden’s bold pre-Ashes prediction about Joe Root is threatening to turn into a nightmare, and the Australian great is the first to admit it. Ahead of the series, Hayden confidently declared that Root would “definitely” score a century in Australia this summer—so confident, in fact, that he jokingly promised to “walk nude around the […]