Archive · 12 Sep 2025
Hayden's Nude MCG Promise if Root Doesn't Score a Century
Former cricketer Matthew Hayden has made a surprising promise related to the upcoming Ashes cricket series.
He stated that if England's Joe Root doesn't score a century at the MCG, Hayden will walk around the stadium naked!
This unusual statement was made during a discussion on the 'All Over Bar The Cricket' YouTube channel.
Hayden's comment has drawn attention, even from his daughter, who has jokingly urged Root to score a century to avoid the embarrassment for her father.
Joe Root is a highly regarded batsman, and the MCG is known as a good place to score runs, making Hayden's statement quite the talking point.
Matthew Hayden stated he will walk nude around the MCG if Joe Root doesn't score a century.
The comment was made on the 'All Over Bar The Cricket' YouTube channel.
Hayden's daughter, Grace, urged Root to score a century.
Joe Root is a leading Test batter.
The Ashes series starts November 21 in Perth.
- Who
- Matthew Hayden and Joe Root
- What
- Hayden made a statement about walking nude at the MCG depending on Root's performance.
- When
- During the upcoming Ashes series.
- Where
- Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
- Why
- Hayden made the statement while discussing Joe Root's potential to score a century during the Ashes series.
- Person Making the Statement
- Matthew Hayden
- Event
- Ashes Cricket Series
- Venue
- Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
- Player Involved
- Joe Root
- Hayden's Promise
- To walk nude around the MCG