Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden has been named as the batting coach of Gujarat Titans for the upcoming IPL season, the franchise introduced on Tuesday (March 10, 2026).
A two-time ODI World Cup winner and one of essentially the most dominant opening batters of his period, Hayden joins the Titans set-up with an illustrious worldwide profession and experience in modern-day T20 batting dynamics.
Hayden represented Australia in 273 worldwide matches throughout codecs, scoring over 15,000 worldwide runs and performed a pivotal position in a number of ICC match victories.
Commenting on the appointment, GT Director of Cricket, Vikram Solanki stated: “Matthew’s appointment comes at a pivotal phase in our journey. 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.”
On his half, Hayden stated: “Good batting applies pressure. Great batting owns the game. That’s the standard we want to set at Gujarat Titans.”
His aggressive but technically strong method to batting laid early foundations for the evolution of powerplay dominance in white-ball cricket. He additionally featured in 32 IPL matches, showcasing a method of play ideally suited to the league’s high-intensity calls for.
It has been learnt that Hayden is available in as a substitute of fellow Australian Matthew Wade, who was one of the assistant coaches throughout the 2025 version.
