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Matthew Hayden named Gujarat Titans' batting coach
Matthew Hayden has been appointed as the new batting coach of the Gujarat Titans, the franchise confirmed on Tuesday. The appointment brings one of Australia’s most accomplished former opening batters into the Titans’ coaching setup. Hayden, who had a distinguished international career, represented Australia in 273 matches across Test, ODI, and T20I.
He also has experience in the Indian Premier League as a player. He represented the Chennai Super Kings in 32 matches, scoring 1,107 runs during his stint with the franchise. Director of Cricket at Gujarat Titans Vikram Solanki, speaking on Hayden's appointment, said that Hayden will be crucial in shaping the team's batting.
"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."
"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."
Speaking on his appointment Hayden said, "Good batting applies pressure. Great batting owns the game. That's the standard we want to set at Gujarat Titans."
Heading into the upcoming season, Gujarat Titans will be hoping Hayden's expertise and vast cricketing knowledge can help strengthen their batting department and contribute to the team’s success in the new season. In the last season of IPL, GT finished third on the points table. Their campaign ended after being knocked out by Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator.
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