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Dinesh would be perfect: Hayden bats for Karthik as CSK’s new coach

August 24, 2026 7:52 pm

Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden believes Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting coach and mentor Dinesh Karthik would be the perfect coach for Chennai Super Kings

Marnus Labuschagne of Australia walks from the field after being dismissed by Taijul Islam of Bangladesh during play on day three of the first cricket test in Darwin, Australia, Saturday, Aug.15, 2026, (James Ross/AAPImage via AP)

'Labuschagne has been in that sort of form for 2 yrs': Hayden on AUS No.3 issue

August 16, 2026 10:50 pm

Labuschagne contributed just 1 and 31 in both the innings vs Bangladesh as the batter's struggle for runs continued.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi of India during a training session at the Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast, Northern Ireland on June 25, 2026.

Youngsters watching Sooryavanshi style should ponder if it's sustainable: Hayden

July 04, 2026 4:59 pm

Sooryavanshi, still waiting for an India senior team debut, has muscled in to the cricketing consciousness with his all-out attacking approach.

Patel would recall how Hayden, a competent chef himself, had invited the Indian to his home in Brisbane and made yellow daal and paneer butter masala for him. (Youtube/Gujarat Titans)

What was MasterChef judge Matthew Hayden's verdict on dahi batata sev puri

May 10, 2026 5:55 pm

Haydos, Gujarat Titans' batting coach, who once took over a highway dhaba to make roti and other tandoor specialities, sits with Parthiv Patel to give his MasterChef like verdicts on Indian chaat

‘How well are you watching the ball?’: The simple six-word question from Hayden that helped fix Jos Buttler’s form

April 12, 2026 9:10 pm

Buttler added that he had taken some space from the sport which also helped him in his batting rejuvenation.

The video shows Hayden quietly collecting discarded items and placing them in a dustbin

Gujarat Titans batting coach Matthew Hayden picks up trash during IPL match, video sparks outrage: ‘Absolutely shameful'

April 06, 2026 4:12 pm

The moment was captured during the Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings match.

Hayden admitted that key bowlers like Mohammed Siraj did not have a great day with the ball, as did the likes of Kagiso Rabada and Rashid Khan. (BCCI/Creimas Photo)

Siraj's 'off day', Washington Sundar's failed attack on Ravi Bishnoi and a run out: Matthew Hayden on how GT lost IPL 2026 thriller to RR

April 05, 2026 10:14 am

Matthew Hayden felt that Gujarat Titans had the match in their grasp, but losing quick wickets in the middle-overs ultimately cost them the game.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir, speaking on Star Sports after lifting the trophy, had mentioned getting to 300 in a match being one of the things they would like to do. (AP Photo)

Matthew Hayden tips T20 cricket to reach 300 as World Cup shatters batting records

March 13, 2026 4:10 pm

India alone posted three scores above 250 across the tournament, including 255 in Sunday's final against New Zealand — the highest total ever in a T20 World Cup decider.

Matthew Hayden compares Sanju Samson's 97 against West Indies to Adam Gilchrist's 149 against Sri Lanka in 2007 ODI World Cup final

March 15, 2026 5:15 pm

"Just the way he was able to effortlessly ball strike, it reminded me a bit of Gilly (Gilchrist)," said Hayden

Matthew Hayden was appointed as the batting coach of Gujarat Titans for the IPL 2026 season. (X)

IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans appoint Matthew Hayden as batting coach

March 10, 2026 11:28 am

IPL 2026L: This will be the Australian batting legend's first high-profile coaching stint in the IPL, having previously worked as a broadcaster in the league.