Gujarat Titans Appoint Matthew Hayden as Batting Coach for IPL 2026

Gujarat Titans have appointed Matthew Hayden as their new batting coach for IPL 2026. Hayden, a two-time ODI World Cup winner and former Australian opener, brings extensive international experience and expertise in modern T20 batting dynamics to the role. He'll work closely with head coach Ashish Nehra and captain Shubman Gill to shape the team's batting identity. Hayden's appointment comes at a pivotal phase in Gujarat Titans' journey, with Director of Cricket Vikram Solanki highlighting his ability to mentor emerging talent and strengthen the team's batting ecosystem. Hayden himself emphasized setting high standards, saying, "Good batting applies pressure. Great batting owns the game. That's the standard we want to set at Gujarat Titans". "Good batting applies pressure. Great batting owns the game," Hayden said in a statement after his appointment. "That's the standard we want to set at Gujarat Titans." Matthew Hayden has joined Gujarat Titans as their batting coach for IPL 2026, bringing his wealth of experience and expertise in modern T20 batting dynamics. He's worked with some of the best in the business, including guiding Pakistan and mentoring Australia, and has a proven track record in the IPL, having played for Chennai Super Kings and winning the title in 2010. Hayden's appointment comes at a pivotal phase in Gujarat Titans' journey, with the team looking to build on their third-place finish in 2025. He'll work closely with head coach Ashish Nehra and captain Shubman Gill to shape the team's batting identity.