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

According to reports, the moment was captured during the Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings match. Shared on the Gujarat Titans’ official X account, a video shows Hayden quietly collecting discarded items and placing them in a dustbin.
“That gesture won our hearts, Haydos!” the caption read.

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That gesture won our hearts, Haydos! 🫶 pic.twitter.com/XCRO3vL8q0

— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) April 1, 2026

The post quickly gained traction, prompting a range of reactions. “We should be asking why are players and officials littering there? It shouldn’t take a Hayden to teach us basic decency,” an X user wrote. “Haydos should be made the brand ambassador of civic sense for India. What a disgusting culture this country has! Everyday I see people throwing trash on the roadside, and I keep cursing them for destroying our country. Absolutely shameful!” another user commented.

“This gesture should make you feel ashamed, idiot… Don’t you realise he just shamed your people who littered ? Now you will expect him to do the same thing every match,” a third user reacted.

The Gujarat Titans failed to chase 211 against the Rajasthan Royals at home on the night of April 4, even after reaching 107 for 1 in the 11th over.

An opening partnership of 78 runs between Sai Sudharsan (73 off 44) and Kumar Kushagra (18 off 14) gave them a strong start. However, quick wickets in the middle overs caused a collapse, and they slipped to 161 for 7.