T20 World Cup: Matthew Hayden Becomes Mentor for Pakistan Team

The Pakistan Cricket Board on September 09, announced that Matthew Hayden will be joining the team as a mentor for the T20 World Cup. Right before the tournament, the Pakistan team will be touring New Zealand and will return to Australia by October 15. It is then that the mentor will reunite with the team. Looking for India’s best betting sites? Check out live cricket odds and bet on live cricket games with our amazing betting bonuses!

PCB’s statement read, “The decision is a continuation of Hayden’s involvement with the national men’s side after he inspired them to the semifinals of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021, defeating India, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Scotland and Namibia in the league matches.” Hayden was more than happy to be conferred with the role and expressed that he couldn’t wait to join the team again.

Matthew Hayden speaks on his mentor role for T20 World Cup

“I welcome Matthew Hayden back in Pakistan colours. He is a proven performer with his credentials acknowledged and recognised world-over. He brings with him wealth of knowledge about Australia conditions and I am confident his involvement will significantly benefit our extremely talented cricketers for the World Cup and future tours Down Under,” said Ramiz Raja welcoming Matthew Hayden.

The men in green have performed significantly well in the Asia Cup despite losing out their main bowlers. While there were high expectations from the skipper Azam, the captain has looked a bit out of touch. Rizwan on the other hand is currently the second highest run scorer in the Asia Cup 2022. Naseem Shah made his T20I debut in this competition. However, he has done well and proved to be a match-winner for his side.

Interestingly, even last year right before the T20 World Cup, Matthew Hayden had picked up the position of batting coach for Pakistan. He worked along with Veron Philander who was the bowling coach for the tournament. The team had an amazing performance last year in the ICC competition but unfortunately couldn’t make it to the finals. The squad for the same will be out soon. Browse the latest cricket betting odds on a wide range of markets and learn how betting odds work and give you the best cricket rates online.