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Gujarat Titans Enlist Matthew Hayden as Batting Coach for IPL Season

Gujarat Titans Enlist Matthew Hayden as Batting Coach for IPL Season

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden has been appointed as the batting coach of Gujarat Titans for the upcoming IPL season.

Matthew Hayden lauds Shubman Gill's leadership and batting prowess

Matthew Hayden lauds Shubman Gill's leadership and batting prowess

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Gujarat Titans batting coach Matthew Hayden praises Shubman Gill's clarity, confidence, and leadership skills ahead of their IPL 2026 opener against Punjab Kings.

CSK Inducts Suresh Raina And Matthew Hayden Into First-Ever Hall Of Fame

CSK Inducts Suresh Raina And Matthew Hayden Into First-Ever Hall Of Fame

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Chennai Super Kings have inducted Suresh Raina and Matthew Hayden into their Hall of Fame, celebrating their contributions to the franchise's success.

Matthew Hayden Slams GT's 'Horror' Show After 99-Run Loss to MI

Matthew Hayden Slams GT's 'Horror' Show After 99-Run Loss to MI

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Gujarat Titans' batting coach Matthew Hayden criticised the team's performance after their 99-run defeat to Mumbai Indians in the IPL, citing a poor batting display and ineffective death bowling as key factors in the loss.

Matthew Hayden retires from all forms

Matthew Hayden retires from all forms

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

Veteran Australian opener Matthew Hayden has called time on his glittering playing career, opting not to play in Australia's domestic Twenty20 series this year, his Brisbane Heat team said.

IPL 2026: How Hayden's advice sparked Buttler's comeback

IPL 2026: How Hayden's advice sparked Buttler's comeback

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Jos Buttler credits Matthew Hayden's advice and a break from the game for his return to form after struggling in the T20 World Cup.

Gujarat Titans a 'destructive bowling side with many apex predators'

Gujarat Titans a 'destructive bowling side with many apex predators'

Rediff.com2 days ago

Gujarat Titans' batting coach Matthew Hayden believes the team has a destructive bowling attack and top-order batsmen, contributing to their recent success in the Indian Premier League.

IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans collapse after dream start: What went wrong?

IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans collapse after dream start: What went wrong?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Gujarat Titans batting coach Matthew Hayden has called for a more cohesive batting effort from his team after their recent loss in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He highlighted key decision-making moments during the run chase that cost the team valuable wickets and momentum.

Target fourth, fifth stump line: Hayden's tip to Indian bowlers

Target fourth, fifth stump line: Hayden's tip to Indian bowlers

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Hayden shared his views on how to dismiss the Australian batters at Gabba.

Long Standing Sporting Records That Have Been Broken

Long Standing Sporting Records That Have Been Broken

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A look at some of the long-standing barriers or world records which were broken in athletics, cricket and badminton.

How Simmo helped Hayden become a sweep shot master

How Simmo helped Hayden become a sweep shot master

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

Taught me how to play sweep against spin: Matthew Hayden pays heartfelt tribute to Bob Simpson

Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan breaks Virat Kohli's T20 World Cup record

Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan breaks Virat Kohli's T20 World Cup record

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Pakistan batter Sahibzada Farhan created history in Pallekele on Thursday, surpassing batting great Virat Kohli for most runs in a single edition of the T20 World Cup.

Can India win series in England?

Can India win series in England?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

While former Australian opener Matthew Hayden reckons series will go India's way, two former India players believe otherwise.

Why Raina Backs KL Rahul to Stay with Delhi Capitals

Why Raina Backs KL Rahul to Stay with Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

The former CSK stalwart also noted that Axar Patel's consistency over recent years positions him as a natural leader within the DC core. But the trickier decision, according to Raina, concerns veteran opener Faf du Plessis, who endured a lean run with just 202 runs from nine games.

Sooryavanshi's ton in vain as Ishan, Abhishek star in SRH's win over RR

Sooryavanshi's ton in vain as Ishan, Abhishek star in SRH's win over RR

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's explosive century went in vain as Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma smashed half-tons as Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals by 5 wickets.

25 Years Of Kolkata Test: V V S Laxman Recalls 'Forever Special' Stand With Dravid

25 Years Of Kolkata Test: V V S Laxman Recalls 'Forever Special' Stand With Dravid

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

V V S Laxman reflects on his historic partnership with Rahul Dravid during the 2001 Kolkata Test, which helped India recover from a follow-on to win the Test match against a dominant Australian team.

IPL 2026, PBKS vs GT Preview: Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer eye redemption in high-voltage clash

IPL 2026, PBKS vs GT Preview: Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer eye redemption in high-voltage clash

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer who have often been overlooked in the T20 format, will captain Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings respectively with both eager to make a statement.

You Let Aussies Dictate: Steyn Slams Proteas

You Let Aussies Dictate: Steyn Slams Proteas

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

South Africa's dream start to the World Test Championship final quickly turned into a nightmare at Lord's, as their batters failed to back up Kagiso Rabada's five-wicket masterclass.

Hayden named Pakistan's mentor for T20 World Cup

Hayden named Pakistan's mentor for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Hayden worked with Pakistan when it reached the semi-finals of last year's 20-overs World Cup in the United Arab Emirates.

Hayden cleared for Ashes opener

Hayden cleared for Ashes opener

Rediff.com17 Oct 2006

Australia opener Matthew Hayden will be fit for the Ashes series starting next month despite breaking a finger.

Oval fracas: 'Gambhir should have toned it down'

Oval fracas: 'Gambhir should have toned it down'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

According to India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak the tiff took place after Fortis asked the Indian coaching staff to stay 2.5 metres away from the main square, despite them not wearing spikes, prompting frustration from the visiting camp.

Hayden got lucky, feels Taylor

Hayden got lucky, feels Taylor

Rediff.com29 Feb 2008

Contrary to many Aussie greats, former captain Mark Taylor feels opener Matthew Hayden was lucky to get away with just a reprimand for his "obnoxious little weed" remark about Harbhajan Singh.

Hayden sees 'something special' about RCB this year

Hayden sees 'something special' about RCB this year

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

Australia great Matthew Hayden hailed the selection of Krunal Pandya as a "smart pick" for the Royal Challengers Bangalore camp in this IPL season, adding that there is "something special" about the squad this year.

'Love to see Kohli, Rohit play domestic cricket'

'Love to see Kohli, Rohit play domestic cricket'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Play domestic cricket to maintain fitness, Jagdale advises Kohli and Rohit

Will Australia reclaim the BGT title from India?

Will Australia reclaim the BGT title from India?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

The highly-anticipated BGT series will begin next week in Perth as both teams fight for a spot in the World Test Championship final, set to be held next year in London.

Hayden breaks Lara's record

Hayden breaks Lara's record

Rediff.com10 Oct 2003

The Aussie registered the highest score in Test history posting 380 runs against Zimbabwe.

Dhoni will want to go out in style: Hayden

Dhoni will want to go out in style: Hayden

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Matthew Hayden believes this season will be very special as MS Dhoni will potentially be playing his last IPL season.

Hayden to work on aboriginal programme

Hayden to work on aboriginal programme

Rediff.com17 Jan 2009

After retiring from international cricket, former Australian opener Matthew Hayden intends to work with the government on an aboriginal cricket programme.

CA calls Hayden an all-time great

CA calls Hayden an all-time great

Rediff.com13 Jan 2009

Tributes poured in for retired opener Matthew Hayden with Cricket Australia (CA) describing the burly left-hander as one of the greatest players ever to don the baggy green cap for Australia. CA chairman Jack Clarke said in a statement that Hayden was an indispensable part of the most successful chapter of Australian cricket.

Beware the wounded Aussies, warns Hayden

Beware the wounded Aussies, warns Hayden

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

Constant criticism leading up to the Ashes may actually work in Australia's favour, galvanising an under-pressure team against a more settled England side, former Australian opener Matthew Hayden believes.

Hayden defends 'third world country' comments

Hayden defends 'third world country' comments

Rediff.com21 Nov 2008

Facing flak from several quarters for his 'third world country' remarks against India, Australian opener Matthew Hayden has insisted that he meant no disrespect to the nation or its people.

Hayden may retire after SA Tests

Hayden may retire after SA Tests

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

The continuing form slump coupled with Australia's overall decline may prompt opener Matthew Hayden to retire from cricket after the ongoing Test series against South Africa. Hayden, who has been woefully out of touch all through the season, may end his career after the third Test in Sydney.

Hayden recalled for Adelaide Test

Hayden recalled for Adelaide Test

Rediff.com20 Jan 2008

Opener Matthew Hayden has been recalled to Australia's squad for next week's fourth and final Test against India after recovering from injury.

Hayden not retiring yet

Hayden not retiring yet

Rediff.com28 Dec 2006

The 37-year-old Australian opener said he still has more to achieve and must keep scoring runs.

Hayden leads Australia run spree

Hayden leads Australia run spree

Rediff.com5 Sep 2005

The left-hander Hayden hammered 150 runs before the tourists closed on 561 for 6 in reply to the Essex first innings of 502 for four.

Hayden surprised by Sehwag's axing

Hayden surprised by Sehwag's axing

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden expressed surprise at the axing of India opener Virender Sehwag for the last two Test matches of the ongoing India-Australia Test series.

Hayden regrets remark on Harbhajan

Hayden regrets remark on Harbhajan

Rediff.com16 Mar 2008

Matthew Hayden said he had made a mistake by calling Harbhajan Singh an 'obnoxious weed' and was keen to patch up.

Hayden to be rested for ODIs

Hayden to be rested for ODIs

Rediff.com6 Jan 2005

The Australian opener will be rested during the triangular one-day series with Pakistan and West Indies.

Zaheer deserves to be fined: Hayden

Zaheer deserves to be fined: Hayden

Rediff.com26 Oct 2008

Australian opener Matthew Hayden was happy that the ongoing Test series between his side and the Indians was being played in good spirit on and off the field but said he would have been disappointed had Zaheer Khan not been punished for sending him off during the Mohali Test.

Hayden set to retire after Big Bash

Hayden set to retire after Big Bash

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden has revealed that he will quit all forms of competitive cricket after the end of the Big Bash Twenty20 tournament to draw curtains on his illustrious career spanning 20 years.