The pairing of Steve Smith at three and Marnus Labuschagne at four doesn’t seem to be working the way Australia would have wanted in this World Cup 2023. Although Smith is Australia’s best bet at three and numbers back Marnus’ spot at four, former legend Matthew Hayden feels for the Oz to find a rhythm and break loose, this pair must be separated for good.

Pairing of Smith and Marnus not working: Matthew Hayden calls for unlikely change in order ahead of PAK tie

Former Australia batter Matthew Hayden lambasted the Pat Cummins-led team after they lost their second match in a row in the ODI World Cup 2023. Australia, on October 12, lost by 134 runs against South Africa in Lucknow.

ODI World Cup 2023: 'They're hoping rather than..,' says Matthew Hayden after Australia's loss vs South Africa

Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya probably played their best ODI innings till date as they stitched a 138-run partnership for the fifth wicket in Asia Cup 2023 match against Pakistan on September 2.

Asia Cup: Hardik Pandya played CAPTAIN'S KNOCK against Pakistan, says former Aussie batsman Matthew Hayden

All eyes are now on the India versus Pakistan clash in what will be the third game of the ongoing Asia Cup 2023 edition. The match will take place in Kandy and is expected to be an enthralling battle between the two arch-rivals.

Asia Cup: Hayden warns Rohit Sharma ahead of Shaheen Afridi battle, picks winner of India-Pakistan tie

Following the completion of the first Ashes Test, Australian media outlet Fox Cricket branded English fast bowler Ollie Robinson as a ‘No. 1 villain.’ Taking a cheeky dig at Australian media, Stuart Broad came up with an incredible response.

Ashes 2023: Stuart Broad’s cheeky jibe at Australian media ahead of 2nd Test

Following a foul-mouth send-off to Australian opener Usman Khawaja during the first innings of the Edgbaston Test, Ollie Robinson found himself in hot waters. Although sledging and swearing are usual, at least in Ashes, Robinson’s careless remark over how the Aussies will perceive this irked a few legends, including Matthew Hayden and Ricky Ponting.

Ashes: After Ponting, Hayden slams 'forgettable cricketer' Ollie Robinson for foul-mouth send-off to Khawaja

No. 1 ranked India are set to lock horns with Australia in the forthcoming ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final versus Australia at The Oval, London on June 07.

India should go ahead with Ishan Kishan in Rishabh Pant's absence in WTC Final, says former Aussie opener

No. 1 ranked Rohit Sharma-led Team India will face Australia in the upcoming ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final at The Oval, London on June 07. The match will present India with another opportunity to end their ten-year-long ICC title drought.

WTC Final: Former Aussie opener Matthew Hayden decodes reason for India's ICC title drought since 2013

Big teams deliver on the big stage, and Mumbai Indians, for the nth time, have proved why they are the team to fear this season. Following a very Mumbai kind of a start, where they lost several matches on the trot early on, Rohit Sharma-led side turned the tide; they deployed a more fearless approach, which saw them reaching one step closer to facing Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2023 final.

IPL 2023: Mumbai's late resurgence to send shivers down Chennai's spine, says ex-CSK opener Matthew Hayden

Usman Khawaja continued to pile runs on Day 2 of the fourth and final Test between India and Australia in Ahmedabad on Friday (March 10). After opting to bat first on Day 1, Australia ended at 255 for 4 with Khawaja being unbeaten on 104.

IND vs AUS: Usman Khawaja becomes second Aussie Test opener in 21st century to hit 150 in India

Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden has criticised the decision of dropping Travis Head from the first Test against India in Nagpur which the hosts won by an inning and 132 runs.

Ind vs Aus: Matthew Hayden slams Australia for dropping Travis Head from first Test

The third and penultimate Test between India and Australia, in Indore, has been a low-scoring affair. After Rohit Sharma & Co. opted to bat first on Day 1, on Wednesday (March 01), India were dismissed for a paltry 109 before Australia only managed 197 but gained a vital 88-run lead.

'No way a spin bowler should come on in sixth over': Matthew Hayden slams Indore Test pitch

On Thursday (January 05), Steve Smith started 2023 with a bang by slamming yet another hundred in the purest format during Day 2 of the third and final Test between Australia and South Africa, at the SCG, Sydney.

Run-machine Steve Smith scores 30th ton in SCG Test to surpasses Don Bradman's tally, breaks several records

Babar Azam-led Pakistan lost to England in the T20 World Cup 2022 final on November 13 at the iconic MCG, Melbourne. Being asked to bat first, the 2009 winners only managed a paltry 137 for 8 with Sam Curran (3 for 12), Adil Rashid and Chris Jodran shining with the ball for Jos Buttler & Co.

'Fixing happened because of...': Javed Miandad makes glaring remark after Pakistan's T20 WC final loss

On Sunday (November 06), Pakistan were given a lifeline in the T20 World Cup 2022 edition as the Netherlands defeated South Africa and eliminated Temba Bavuma & Co.

'No one would...': Hayden's inspiring speech goes viral after Pakistan reach T20 WC semi-finals - WATCH

Bhuvneshwar Kumar's form has been a major concern for the Indian team heading into the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia next month. The senior fast bowler has struggled in the death overs and has failed to get his line and length right under pressure more often than not in the last few matches.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar looks tired: Australia legend wants India to rest pacer ahead of T20 World Cup 2022

Former Pakistan cricket team fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar picked Gujarat Titans to win the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 final against Rajasthan Royals but added that Sanju Samson & Co will be motivated to claim the title in honour of Royals legend Shane Warne.

Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2022 final: Shoaib Akhtar, Matthew Hayden pick their potential winners

The exclusion of Rahul Tripathi from the Indian cricket team squad for the T20I series against South Africa came as a surprise for a lot of people after his brilliant show in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.

'Get him to Australia': Matthew Hayden urges India to include SRH batsman in T20 World Cup squad

Former Australia cricketer Matthew Hayden has backed Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) batter Rahul Tripathi to go all the way in international cricket. Hayden has been left impressed by Tripathi's sublime skills with the bat in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) and believes the right-hander's ability to score runs across all parts of the ground makes him a dangerous batter.

SRH star Rahul Tripathi has the potential to go all the way in international cricket, says Matthew Hayden

Matthew Hayden recently recalled his fondest memories of his former Australian teammate Andrew Symonds, who passed away on Saturday (May 14) after a tragic car crash in Queensland, Australia.

'Just because you have tough stickers..': Hayden recalls epic banter between Andrew Symonds & Kevin Pietersen

Virat Kohli has endured a horrific run with the bat in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) was expected to set the stage on fire this season having left captaincy, however, his performances have been below-par for the Faf du Plessis-led side.

'Does he say the same for Rohit Sharma?': Matthew Hayden on Ravi Shastri advising Virat Kohli to take a break

It has been a brilliant tournament for the Indian spin duo of Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav in the IPL till now. The duo, sometimes called ‘KulCha’, used to be regulars for the Indian cricket team but in the recent past, they have missed out due to both inconsistent form and injury problems.

Yuzvendra Chahal or Kuldeep Yadav? Former Australia opener picks winner in battle of wrist-spinners

Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden believes that Chennai Super Kings can retain the Indian Premier League (IPL) title despite losing their first game of the season against Kolkata Knight Riders.

IPL 2022: Can Chennai Super Kings defend their title this year? Matthew Hayden has his say

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by six wickets in the opening game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Saturday to get off to a winning start in the tournament.

IPL 2022: Matthew Hayden slammed on Twitter after 'trash' comment on KKR pacer Umesh Yadav

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