Hayden - superb attacking talent (Allsport).
MATTHEW HAYDEN
Born: 29.10.71
One-day internationals: 54
Batting: Left Hand (Avge: 45.53)
Bowling: Right Hand Medium (Avge: -)
Catches: 20
The Queensland left-hander loves only one thing more than fishing - and that's smashing sixes.
It does not seem to matter to the boy from the farm whether the bowling is quick or slow, or whether the game lasts one or five days.
Hayden's power has established him as arguably the best opener in the world and bowlers are advised not to give him anything to pull or hook.
Had a brilliant Ashes series for Australia, when only painful treatment for piles halted his momentum briefly.
His only slight weakness is that over-confidence sometimes brings about his downfall - he tends to become so dominant that he attacks any ball, even the good ones.
Powerful strokeplay will surely make him a force to be reckoned with in this World Cup.
Forms probably the most exciting opening partnership around with Adam Gilchrist.
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