Archive · 31 Dec 2025
Hayden Criticizes Australia's Batting in Ashes Test
Matthew Hayden, a famous former Australian cricketer, is very upset about how the Australian team batted in a recent test match against England.
He blames the batting coach, Michael di Venuto, for not helping the players improve their skills.
Hayden says the players made too many mistakes and didn't bat well on a difficult pitch.
He also criticized specific players like Cameron Green and Marnus Labuschagne for throwing away their wickets.
Another former player, Steve Smith, defended the coach, saying he works very hard and knows a lot about batting.
Hayden says the coach needs to take more responsibility for the team's poor performance.
Meanwhile, England's Jacob Bethell impressed with his batting and is hoping to secure the number three spot for his team.
Matthew Hayden criticized Australia's batting coach Michael di Venuto for the team's poor performance in the 4th Ashes Test.
Hayden blamed di Venuto for not addressing technical issues in the players' batting techniques.
He specifically criticized players Cameron Green and Marnus Labuschagne for their poor batting.
Steve Smith defended di Venuto, stating that he works hard and knows batting inside out.
Jacob Bethell, England's number three, impressed with a gritty 40 in difficult batting conditions to help England win the 4th Ashes Test.
- Who
- Matthew Hayden, former Australia cricketer, criticizes batting coach Michael di Venuto and players Cameron Green, Marnus Labuschagne
- What
- Hayden criticizes the batting performance and coaching of the Australian team in the 4th Ashes Test
- When
- After the 4th Ashes Test
- Where
- Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
- Why
- Hayden believes the batting performance was unacceptable and the coaching has not adequately addressed technical issues
Matthew Hayden
Steve Smith
Batting Performance
Matthew Hayden
Hayden criticized the batting performance as unacceptable, blaming technical issues and the coach.
Steve Smith
Smith defended the coach, stating he works hard and knows batting well.
- Critic
- Matthew Hayden
- Coach Criticized
- Michael di Venuto
- Match
- 4th Ashes Test
- Venue
- MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground)
- Defender
- Steve Smith
- Players Criticized
- Cameron Green, Marnus Labuschagne
- England's Number Three
- Jacob Bethell
- England's Captain
- Ben Stokes
Sources
‘Unacceptable batting’: Matthew Hayden blasts Australia’s batting coach after 4th Ashes Test
Bethell Says 'Lot More To Do' To Nail Down England Number Three Spot
‘Unacceptable. I Don’t Care If...': Matthew Hayden Lashes Out At Australia's Batting Showcase Following Boxing Day Test Debacle