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Matthew Hayden is a retired Australian international cricket player. He announced his retirement from international cricket on 13 January 2009 and from all formats of cricket in 2012. He is also ranked fourth in Australia’s all-time Test century rankings.
He won the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2003 and in 2007. Besides that, he also won the ICC Champions Trophy in 2006. Moreover, in 2007 he was named ICC ODI Player of the Year, ICC World Cup Top Scorer, and ICC World T20 Top Scorer. In 2025, he was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. So, let’s dive into all the important details about Matthew Hayden.
Matthew Hayden Height
Matthew Hayden’s height is approximately 6 feet 2 inches. His weight during his active playing days was recorded as 95 kg. Nicknamed “The Unit” he was a left-handed opening batsman.
Matthew Hayden Religion
Matthew Hayden is a devout Roman Catholic. His two uncles were Catholic priests, which moulded him to become a God-fearing person. He also celebrated his centuries by making the sign of the cross on the cricket pitch.
Matthew Hayden Coach
Matthew Hayden is the current batting coach of the Indian Premier League (IPL) team, the Gujarat Titans. Previously, he was the mentor and batting coach for the Pakistan national team.
Matthew Hayden Net Worth
Matthew Hayden’s net worth in rupees is ₹139–232 crore. The main contributors to his enormous wealth are coaching roles, business, commentary, and brand deals.
Matthew Hayden is the batting coach at the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He reportedly earns between ₹1.5–2 crore per season. He approximately earned ₹10.35 crore as a player in the IPL.
He is one of the highest-paid cricket commentators. He covers international, domestic, and IPL matches. He reportedly charges ₹6–10 lakh rupees per match day. Besides that, for a full IPL season, Matthew Hayden receives ₹4.25 crore.
Matthew Hayden is a part of many successful businesses. His portfolio features The Hayden Way, Storyline International, and Haydos380. The Hayden Way provides commercial solutions in the lifestyle, leisure, and recreational sectors. Storyline International is a marketing agency. Haydos380 is a cricket game only for the Indian market. He is also in partnership with Mahindra, CEAT Tyres, and Grey Goose.
Matthew Hayden Instagram
Matthew Hayden has more than 3 lakh followers on Instagram. You can find Matthew Hayden photo on his official Instagram page @haydos359. He reportedly charges ₹1.5–3 lakh rupees per sponsored post.
Matthew Hayden House
Matthew Hayden lives in a personal estate in Chandler. It is a suburb which spans over 14 km in Brisbane’s Central Business District in Queensland, Australia. The estimated price of his estate is approximately between ₹15–30 crore.
Matthew Hayden Family
Matthew Hayden was born on 29 October 1971. He was born in a religious sport-loving family located in Kingaroy, Queensland.
Matthew Hayden father is Laurie Hayden. His father always supported him to become a professional cricket player. Laurie used to travel with Matthew to all his practice sessions and matches.
Matthew Hayden mother is Moya Hayden. She was a strict parent but loved all ther children and supported them to achieve their dreams. Moya was also the emotional and mental pillar of the entire family.
Matthew Hayden brother is Gary Hayden. His brother is five years older. Gary was Matthew’s training partner as well as coach. The duo played together for a local club in Kingaroy.
Matthew Hayden Wife
Matthew Hayden wife name is Kellie Hayden. Matthew Hayden wife age is not revealed to the public. The couple got married on 5 March 2005 and has been together for almost three decades. Kellie is a philanthropist and spreads awareness about breast cancer.
Matthew Hayden daughter name is Grace Hayden. Matthew Hayden daughter age is 23. She is a well-known sports anchor and content creator. She has worked at Sony Sports and recently joined the crew at Fox Sports.
Matthew Hayden has two sons, Joshua and Thomas. Joshua is aged 21, and he's an aspiring batsman in Brisbane’s junior leagues. Thomas enjoys a more private life and prefers to keep himself away from the media spotlight.
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