Who Is Matthew Hayden? Biography Snapshot
- Full Name: Matthew Lawrence Hayden
- Date of Birth: October 29, 1971
- Nationality: Australian
- Profession: Former Cricketer, Commentator, Author
| Occupation | Sports |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | October 29, 1971 |
| Age | 53 Years |
| Birth Place | Kingaroy, Queensland, Australia |
| Horoscope | Scorpio |
| Country | Australia |
Popularity
Matthew Hayden's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Matthew Hayden stands tall at 6 feet (183 cm) and weighs approximately 220 pounds (100 kg). His physical presence on the field contributed to his formidable batting style, and in his prime, he was known for his athleticism and strength.
During these years, Hayden was a prolific batsman for the Queensland first-class cricket team. Weight of domestic cricket runs, and persistence, resulted in a resurrection of his international career for the 1999–2000 tour of New Zealand and the following 2000–01 summer against the West Indies. His results in those series were unconvincing, but he was still picked for the 2001 tour of India.
Relationship Status
- Spouse: Kellie Hayden (Married since 1997)
- Children: 3 (2 sons, 1 daughter)
Hayden competed in the Gladiator Team Sports Challenge in 1995, Hayden's boat capsized near North Stradbroke Island; he and his two companions (one of whom was Queensland and Australian teammate Andrew Symonds and the other was Trent Butler) were forced to swim a kilometre to safety.
Hayden subsequently appeared in a campaign promoting marine safety. In his spare time, Hayden is a keen cook and occasionally prepared meals for his teammates while on tour. A collection of his recipes was published in Australia in 2004 as The Matthew Hayden Cookbook. A second book, The Matthew Hayden Cookbook 2, was published in 2006.
Prior to using a Mongoose, Hayden used a Gray-Nicolls bat with a fluorescent pink grip, to highlight and support research into a cure for breast cancer. This is at least in part inspired by his teammate Glenn McGrath's wife, who died due to breast cancer. He is married to Kellie and has three children
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Matthew Hayden's estimated net worth is approximately $10 million. This wealth primarily comes from his successful cricket career, lucrative endorsement deals, and his work as a sports commentator and analyst. Hayden has also authored a few books on cricket, contributing to his earnings.
Career Highlights
- International Debut: 1991
- Retirement: 2009
- Commentary Career: Ongoing since retirement
- Business Interests: Cricket academies, endorsements
Matthew Lawrence Hayden (born 29 October 1971) is an Australian cricket commentator and former cricketer. His career spanned fifteen years.
Hayden was a powerful and aggressive left-handed opening batsman who, along with opening partners Justin Langer and Adam Gilchrist, contributed heavily to Australia's success during its "golden era" (2000–2008) in Test and ODI (One Day International) cricket respectively.
He holds the record of highest individual score by an Australian batsman in Tests, having scored 380 against Zimbabwe during Zimbabwe's 2003 tour of Australia. This stands as the second-highest individual score in test cricket (behind Brian Lara‘s 400*).
It is the highest score by an opening batsman in Tests, though infamously he never faced the opening ball in Tests with Langer, always batting at No2. Hayden was a member of the Australian team that won both the 2003 Cricket World Cup, and the 2007 Cricket World Cup.
Social Media Presence
- Instagram: @matthewhayden
- Twitter: @HaydosTweets
- Facebook: Matthew Hayden Official
He was a party to the controversy that emerged from the Second Test, 2007-08 Border-Gavaskar Trophy racism charges pressed by Australia against India, and was one of the witnesses for Andrew Symonds's charges against Harbhajan Singh.
As a fallout of that instance in February 2008, Hayden was charged for a code of conduct violation by Cricket Australia, for calling the Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh an "obnoxious little weed", and for inviting Indian fast bowler Ishant Sharma for a boxing bout, during an interview aired on Brisbane radio station.
He was reprimanded for his comment by Cricket Australia, but maintained his innocence.
Education
Hayden attended the University of Queensland, where he earned a degree in Arts. His education laid a foundation for his post-cricket endeavors, including his work in sports commentary and authorship. He frequently emphasizes the importance of education in his social initiatives and engages with young athletes about balanced pursuits in sports and academics.
Hayden is a devout Roman Catholic and said, "When I’m in trouble, I ask: ‘What would Christ do? '" He also routinely crossed himself on the field after reaching a century. When asked about faith in modern society, Hayden said, "I think it’s very challenging to live as a Christian, or any sort of religion, in terms of modern day society.
I think it’s very difficult as a young adult, and I think I really struggled with that over a long period of time". Hayden was awarded the Australian Sports Medal on 14 July 2000. In 2009, as part of the Q150 celebrations, Matthew Hayden was announced as one of the Q150 Icons of Queensland for his role as a "sports legend".
On 26 January 2010 he was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for service to cricket, and to the community through support for a range of health, youth and charitable organisations. Hayden is an Ambassador for the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation.
