Legendary Australia cricketer Matthew Hayden 54 and his daughter returned Grace Hayden She marked the occasion with heartfelt birthday wishes, sharing nostalgic moments that captured her enduring bond. The cricketing world celebrated alongside Hayden, recalling his remarkable contributions to the sport.
Happy birthday to Grace Hayden, her father, Matthew Hayden
On Hayden’s 54th birthday, daughter Grace took to her Instagram stories to share a special tribute that mixed memories past and present. His post included a pair of collages: early pictures of him on the cricket field with his father and recent pictures in a professional studio setting. The message, “From this. To this … Happy Birthday Dad. I love it very much“Only showed his love, but transitioning from sweet early moments to his current partnership as churchgoers and personalities, he maintained his mark as a sports host and MC.
Against a green screen and #Askstar, the duo’s choice of stories, along with their childhood moments, came across as a childhood andomo-grace helping out his grandfather in the pre-match routine.
Hayden’s legendary cricket career
Hayden’s career is the most exemplary in Australian cricket history. An enterprising batsman and batsman, Hayden is known for impressive statistics in both Tests and ODIS. In 103 Test matches, he scored 8,625 runs at 50.73, including 30 centuries and 29 fifties, a then world record high score of 8,625. His ability to dominate bowling attacks was reflected in his Test strike rate of 60.10, 82 and 82 men.
A one-day international, Hayden played 161 matches, scoring 6,133 runs at an average of 43.80 and a strike rate of 78.96. He scored 10 centuries and 36 fifties, producing 636 fours and 87 sixes. His aggressive style and consistent performances have earned him important roles in World Cups, starring in Australia’s 2003 and 2007. Hayden’s combination of mental toughness and physical prowess made him a mainstay at the top of Australia’s batting order for almost a decade and his batting fields yielded new standards, including 128 test hauls and 68 in the ODIS.
After retirement, Hayden moved into the media, remaining influential as a commentator, mentor and coach. His records, longevity and exposure have ensured a status ICC HallHis relationship with grace—both as a father and as a guiding force—continues to inspire.
