Matthew Hayden: An imperious and imposing giant

Feared by opponents, but ultimately respected for his brute force, strokeplay and patience, Matthew Hayden’s esteemed international career, including over 15,000 runs and two ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup victories has been marked with an induction into the ICC Hall of Fame.

Spanning 16 years and flourishing in all three formats with his aggression and superior shot-making, Hayden proved to be dominant all over the world.

Hayden felt privileged to have been honoured with a place in the Hall of Fame.

"The ICC Hall of Fame includes many of my heroes of yesteryear as well as contemporaries whom I admired and enjoyed competing against. Each of these players gave something to the game in their own way. It is incredible to be recognized along with them."

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