Gujarat Titans rope in Matthew Hayden as batting coach for IPL 2026

IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans have brought in Australia great Matthew Hayden as batting coach ahead of IPL 2026. The former opener will work with captain Shubman Gill and the Titans' powerful batting unit to sharpen their approach.

Gujarat Titans have appointed former Australia opener Matthew Hayden as their batting coach ahead of the IPL 2026 season. The franchise confirmed the move on Tuesday, adding another experienced voice to their coaching setup as they prepare for the new campaign.

The Titans are looking to build on a solid IPL 2025 season in which they finished third on the points table but were knocked out by Mumbai Indians in the Eliminator. With captain Shubman Gill leading a talented batting unit, Hayden’s arrival could play a key role in sharpening the team’s approach with the bat for the upcoming season.

Powerhouse. Legend. Now our Batting CoachSaying '-t' to @HaydosTweets pic.twitter.com/J3eE59AzM1— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) March 10, 2026

Speaking after the appointment, GT Director of Cricket Vikram Solanki said the franchise believes Hayden’s experience and mentorship will help shape the side’s batting philosophy going forward.

“Matthew's appointment comes at a pivotal phase in our journey. As a franchise committed to excellence and long-term success, we are constantly focused on strengthening our cricketing ecosystem. His experience at the highest level, coupled with his ability to mentor emerging talent, will be instrumental in shaping our batting identity for the seasons ahead.”

Hayden, meanwhile, said he is excited to join the Titans and help the team develop a fearless batting mindset.