Matthew Hayden: News
Born on October 29, 1971, Matthew Hayden, who is now a cricket commentator, is a former Australian cricketer. The career of this powerful and aggressive cricketer spanned 15 years. Hayden, who is known to score quickly at both Test and One Day levels, was a left-handed opening batsman. He has also scored the highest runs made by an Australian team’s opening batsman in Tests. He is also widely known to have formed the most prolific opening partnerships in world Test cricket for Australia with Justin Langer as well as in ODI cricket with Adam Gilchrist. In September 2012, Hayden announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, and by 2017, he was inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame. He was selected for the role of Batting Coach of Pakistan for the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in September 2021.
Will Rahul replace Virat Kohli at Number 4 in Tests?
Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden has suggested that KL Rahul would be the ideal replacement for Virat Kohli at Number 4 in Test cricket.
ICC Hall of Fame: Legend MS Dhoni joins these veterans
Former Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been inducted into the prestigious International Cricket Council (ICC) Hall of Fame.
Listing the highest partnerships for CSK vs RCB (any wicket)
Chennai Super Kings' young opener Ayush Mhatre (94) and seasoned all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja (77*) put up a valiant fight in their narrow two-run loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2025.
IPL: Impact of these three openers on Chennai Super Kings
Over the years, Chennai Super Kings have banked on a star-studded top order in the Indian Premier League.
IPL 2025: SRH's Abhishek-Head duo earns praise for brilliant partnership
The legendary Matthew Hayden has praised the record-breaking stand between Sunrisers Hyderabad openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma.
Sanjay Bangar slams Babar Azam's 'lack of intent' in defeat
Former India cricketer and batting coach Sanjay Bangar has blamed Babar Azam for Pakistan's loss to New Zealand in the Champions Trophy opener.
Cheteshwar Pujara criticizes Babar Azam's performance in Champions Trophy opener
Veteran Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara has slammed Babar Azam's performance in Pakistan's Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand.
A look at batters with most Test centuries at MCG
Australian batter Steven Smith hammered a fine century against India on Day 2 of MCG's Boxing Day Test.
Gabba Test: Harbhajan Singh criticizes India's strategy against Travis Head
Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has slammed the Indian cricket team's strategy during Day 2 of the ongoing Gabba Test against Australia
Gabba Test: Rohit Sharma's decision to bowl 1st criticized
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma's decision to bowl first after winning the toss in the third Test against Australia at The Gabba, Brisbane, has been criticized by cricket experts.
Gabba Test: Matthew Hayden gives his advice to Indian pacers
As the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy draws closer, former Australian opener Matthew Hayden has given strategic advice to the Indian pace bowlers.
Year-ender: Prominent international records of retired star David Warner
The year 2024 saw the retirement of several prominent cricketers.
Matthew Hayden weighs in on Siraj-Head altercation during Adelaide Test
The recently concluded India vs Australia cricket match saw a fiery exchange between Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head.
Matthew Hayden backs Virat Kohli to deliver in Australia Tests
Former Australian opener, Matthew Hayden, has backed Indian cricketer Virat Kohli to shine in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) against Australia.
Decoding the fastest triple-hundreds in Tests (by balls faced)
England's Harry Brook scripted history in Multan as he became the sixth England batter to score a Test triple-century.
Will Steve Smith continue to open in Test cricket?
Australia's head coach, Andrew McDonald, has confirmed ongoing discussions about Steve Smith's role as an opening batter in Test cricket.
Matthew Hayden reminisces iconic Dravid-Laxman partnership from 2001 Kolkata Test
Matthew Hayden, the former Australian cricketer, has shared his memories of Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman's historic partnership during the iconic 2001 Eden Gardens Test between India and Australia.
Matthew Hayden feels Steve Smith shouldn't open in Test cricket
Matthew Hayden, the former Australian cricketer renowned for his opening prowess in Test cricket, has expressed his disapproval of the proposal to assign Steve Smith as an opener.
Matthew Hayden backs Kohli, Smith to dominate Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden has expressed his confidence in Virat Kohli and Steve Smith's potential to dominate the upcoming 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Matthew Hayden lauds Yashasvi Jaiswal, warns of Australian challenge
Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden has commended India's rising star, Yashasvi Jaiswal, for his exceptional performance in recent Test matches.
Presenting the 5 greatest opening pairs in ODI cricket
The success of a team in ODI cricket often hinges on the performance of its opening pairs.
Australian batters with most runs in a T20 WC edition
Mitchell Marsh-led Australia would be raring to have a crack at the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup.
ICC T20 World Cup: Australian batters with most 50-plus scores
Australia are one of the favorite teams to clinch the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup title.
T20 World Cup: A look at highest partnerships for Australia
The 2024 ICC T20 World Cup scheduled in the West Indies and USA will be upon us on June 1.
Who owns most runs for Australia in a T20 WC?
The 2024 ICC T20 World Cup scheduled in the West Indies and USA will be underway on June 1.
Kane Williamson slams his 30th Test ton, fourth against SA
Veteran New Zealand batter Kane Williamson has brought up his 30th Test century.
Joe Root can accomplish these milestones in India Tests
Focus will be on Joe Root as England tour India for a five-Test series, starting on January 25.
David Warner bows out in Tests: Decoding his notable accomplishments
It's the end of David Warner's Test career as the dashing opener bowed out with a match-winning fifty against Pakistan in the third and final Test in Sydney.
Soumya Sarkar shatters host of records with 169 against NZ
Bangladesh all-rounder Soumya Sarkar shattered a host of records en route to a blistering hundred against New Zealand in the second ODI in Nelson.
David Warner completes 8,500 runs in Tests: Key stats
David Warner has scripted a massive milestone as he has completed 8,500 runs in Test cricket.
Revisiting the iconic Test matches between Australia and Pakistan
Australia are all set to host Pakistan in a three-match Test series, starting on December 14.
What happened when India met Australia in 2003 WC final?
Australia and India will be up against each other in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup final.
ICC World Cup: Decoding the highest individual scores for Australia
Glenn Maxwell played the best knock in the history of ODI cricket.
Steve Smith: Decoding his ODI stats on Asian soil
In search for their first in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, Australia will meet Sri Lanka in Lucknow on October 16.
David Warner becomes fastest to accomplish 1,000 World Cup runs
David Warner has scripted history by becoming the fastest batter to accomplish 1,000 runs in the history of the ICC Cricket World Cup.
ICC Cricket World Cup: Statistical analysis of Australia's trophy-wining campaigns
Australia will be heading into the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup as one of the favorites to win the tournament. They have five ODI World Cup titles (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, and 2015).
Usman Khawaja records Australia's third-highest Test score in India: Stats
Usman Khawaja played a marathon knock in Australia's first innings in the ongoing fourth and final Test against India.
T20 World Cup: Matthew Hayden returns as Pakistan team mentor
Matthew Hayden has been announced as Pakistan's team mentor for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, starting next month.
Virender Sehwag turns 42: A look at his monumental records
One of the greatest cricketers in world cricket, Virender Sehwag, turned 42 on Tuesday.
Happy Birthday Andrew Symonds: His top five knocks
Former Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds turned 45 on Tuesday.
Happy Birthday Brian Lara: His top five Test innings
The Caribbean batting maestro Brain Lara turned 51 on Saturday.
#ThisDayThatYear: Brain Lara breaks Sir Garfield Sobers' 36-year-old record
On 18 April 1994, Brian Lara entered the record books by owning the then-highest individual score in Test cricket.
Matthew Hayden reveals two memorable moments of his IPL career
Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden was deemed as the most ferocious opener of his era.
Here's the complete list of commentators for IPL 11
The 11th edition of the Indian Premier League is all set to kick off on Saturday, with Mumbai Indians hosting MS Dhoni's returning Chennai Super Kings.
I don't think my language was appropriate to Katich: Clarke
Michael Clarke came clean about an argument he had with Simon Katich in an interview before launch of his autobiography.