Gujarat Titans named Australia legend Matthew Hayden as its batting coach ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, the franchise announced on Tuesday.
A two-time ODI World Cup winner, Hayden joins the Titans with an illustrious international career.
He represented Australia in 273 international matches across formats, scoring over 15,000 international runs and playing a significant role in multiple ICC tournament victories.
“Matthew’s appointment comes at a pivotal phase in our journey. As a franchise committed to excellence and long-term success, we are constantly focused on strengthening our cricketing ecosystem,” Vikram Solanki, Director of Cricket, Gujarat Titans, said.
“His experience at the highest level, coupled with his ability to mentor emerging talent, will be instrumental in shaping our batting identity for the seasons ahead.”
In the IPL, Hayden played 32 times for Chennai Super Kings, winning the Orange Cap – highest run-getter — in 2009 and the title in 2010. Over three seasons with the franchise, he scored 1107 runs at a strike rate of 137.5, which included eight fifties.
“Good batting applies pressure. Great batting owns the game. That’s the standard we want to set at Gujarat Titans,” Hayden said.
Published on Mar 10, 2026
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