T20 World Cup: Pakistan a greater unit underneath Matthew Hayden’s steering, says former Australia pacer Brett Lee

Former Australia pacer Brett Lee has heaped reward on Matthew Hayden saying Pakistan is a greater unit underneath his steering. Pakistan are all set to face England within the remaining of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Nov 12, 2022 10:38 IST

Brett Lee says Matthew Hayden has all the time been a pacesetter (AP)

By India Today Web Desk: Former Australia pacer Brett Lee has heaped reward on Matthew Hayden saying Pakistan is a greater unit underneath his steering. Pakistan are all set to face England within the remaining of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia.

Speaking with foxsports.com.au, the previous fast-bowler mentioned Hayden has all the time been a pacesetter, insisting that Pakistan are a greater unit underneath his steering.

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“It doesn’t surprise me that, under the guidance of Haydos, Pakistan are a better unit. He’s always been that way. He’s always been a leader. He’s always been a person that speaks from the heart and a person that will call it out if it’s not right. And I like that about Haydos. There’s so much transparency. He doesn’t beat around the bush,” mentioned Lee.

Lee referred to as Hayden a big-game participant, saying he was by no means overawed by large crowds and the stature of enjoying in large events just like the World Cup.

“He was a big-game player. He loved the big occasion. He wasn’t overawed by the big crowds and stature of playing in a World Cup, or Ashes, or a Boxing Day Test. His record in those big, big games would be among the best of his career because he knew how to compartmentalize and put things into perspective to get the best out of him as an athlete,” Lee added.

The 46-year-old mentioned Hayden has handed all his information of dealing with stress to the Pakistani gamers.

“All these things he’s learnt from playing at that top level in these pressure situations that he’s passed on now to Pakistan, it’d be to back yourself, play with that freedom. I can almost hear the words he’s saying in the change rooms to the guys about having that confidence to express yourself as an athlete, and be the best version of yourself. Whereas a lot of people get to those big situations, and we saw it with India, where they second-guess themselves, they’re hesitant, they’re a bit overawed by the situation,” mentioned Lee.

Finally, Hayden’s former teammate mentioned he’s very blissful and happy with what he has achieved with this Pakistan workforce.

“Some people it brings out the best in them, and one person it brought the best out of was Matthew Hayden. I’m really happy for him … I’m really proud of what he’s achieved,” Lee added.

Pakistan are set to lock horns with England on the Melbourne Cricket Ground within the remaining of the T20 World Cup.

Edited By:

Rounaq Sehrawat

Published On:

Nov 12, 2022