Australia’s Matthew Hayden Named As Pakistan’s Team Mentor For ICC Men’s T20 World Cup

Australia’s Matthew Hayden has been named as Pakistan’s team mentor for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup for the second time, having previously guided him to the 2021 edition.

The decision announced by Pakistan Cricket Board:-

The decision was announced by the Pakistan Cricket Board following Hayden’s involvement with the team in last year’s tournament in which Pakistan reached the semi-final stage.

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Hayden has considered his reappointment and is confident of Pakistan’s prospects after their recent impressive performance in the ongoing Asia Cup in which they have qualified for the final.

“I am with the Pakistan team as their mentor for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia and can’t wait to get back into the culture and feel the spirit of One Nation One Passion,” Hayden said.

Both Batting and Bowling Approach:-

“I have seen how Pakistan is performing in the ACC T20 Asia Cup and the win over India on Sunday was fantastic.

“I think this Pakistan side has got what it takes to excel in Australia and the conditions will really suit them, both from the point of view of batting and bowling.

This team has covered all their bases and I am sure. It will light up the World Cup as it did last year in UAE.

“I feel privileged to have the opportunity to share all my experience and knowledge. About all conditions in Australia and can’t wait to be back in the Pakistan dressing room.”

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ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 Warm-up Fixtures:-

Hayden will join the Pakistan squad in Brisbane on October 15, the day he arrives from Christchurch. After the completion of the New Zealand T20I tri-series.

Pakistan are scheduled to play two warm-up matches against England and Afghanistan. Before their tournament opener against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 23 October.