IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans appoint Matthew Hayden as batting coach

Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden has been appointed as the batting coach of Gujarat Titans for the upcoming IPL season, the team announced on Tuesday.

A two-time ODI World Cup winner and one of the most dominant opening batters of his time, Hayden brings vast international experience and expertise in modern T20 batting to the Titans.



Hayden played 273 international matches for Australia across formats, scoring over 15,000 runs, and was a key player in multiple ICC tournament wins during his career.

Commenting on the appointment, GT Director of Cricket, Vikram Solanki said: "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 part, Hayden said: "Good batting applies pressure. Great batting owns the game. That's the standard we want to set at Gujarat Titans."

Matthew Hayden’s aggressive but technically strong batting helped shape the way teams dominate the powerplay in white-ball cricket. He also played 32 IPL matches, showing a style of play well suited to the fast-paced league.