Brad Haddin

Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Daniel Vettori anticipates a tough contest against Punjab Kings, emphasizing the importance of Nitish Kumar Reddy's potential return for team balance. Punjab Kings' assistant coach Brad Haddin highlighted the need for early wickets against SRH's explosive openers, Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, as his team aims for peak performance towards the tournament's end.

In the past few years, since embracing the demands of captaincy, Iyer has not only shown how able a leader he can be, but also as a batter who has dominated seasons while balancing the dual roles of anchor and aggressor.

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer is likely to play against Chennai Super Kings after a wrist injury scare. Assistant coach Brad Haddin confirmed no fracture, with swelling reduction and movement recovery being key. Iyer has shown good form in practice. PBKS, with recent success at Chepauk, faces a CSK team under pressure after a batting slump.

Chennai Super Kings aim to reclaim their Chepauk fortress against a confident Punjab Kings after a disappointing season opener. CSK's top-order woes were evident in their loss to Rajasthan Royals, with youngsters needing time to develop. Punjab Kings, however, are buoyed by an opening win, with skipper Shreyas Iyer declared fit to play.

Chennai Super Kings face Punjab Kings in their IPL 2026 home opener, aiming for a significant turnaround after a dismal start. Returning to Chepauk's batting-friendly conditions, CSK hope for a strong performance from their batting lineup, including marquee signing Sanju Samson. Punjab Kings, last season's finalists, arrive with a balanced squad, setting the stage for an exciting encounter.

IPL 2026 begins March 28 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing Sunrisers Hyderabad. All teams have finalised coaching staffs featuring experienced names. Andy Flower leads RCB, Stephen Fleming heads CSK, while Mahela Jayawardene guides MI. Other teams also boast strong coaching setups, setting the stage for a competitive season.

Despite a shaky start with three consecutive ducks, Indian opener Abhishek Sharma proved his mettle in the T20 World Cup 2026 final. He smashed an explosive 18-ball fifty, setting the stage for India's dominant victory. Former Australian keeper Brad Haddin lauded Sharma's 'rascal' mentality, highlighting his ability to perform under pressure.

India faces New Zealand in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final at Ahmedabad. Despite India's recent series win, former Australian players Brad Haddin and Nathan Lyon back New Zealand. They highlight opener Finn Allen's potential threat and captain Mitchell Santner's bowling prowess as key factors for the Black Caps, who they believe don't fear playing in India.

Australia's Luke Ronchi will travel to the West Indies as a 'shadow' player for the injured Brad Haddin for the One-day series starting on June 24.

Australian spin legend Shane Warne has backed out-of-form wicketkeeper Brad Haddin to retain his place in the national team but said Matthew Wade is ready to replace him.

Brad Haddin is hoping for a shock return to the Australia team for the tour of India after undergoing a radical blood treatment of his elbow tendon injury.

The Australian national selectors on Wednesday rested stumper Brad Haddin and all-rounder Shane Watson for the next two One-day matches against the West Indies, replacing them with Tim Paine and Adam Voges.

Cricket Australia wants the national selectors to convey their decision to public in a better way in the wake of confusion and debate surrounding the sacking of wicket-keeper Brad Haddin.

Punjab Kings retain most of their support staff after appointing Ricky Ponting as the new head coach for IPL 2025, with James Hopes set to join as fast bowling coach. Ponting is yet to finalize player retention before the October 31 deadline. The franchise is also likely to opt for a new captain at the auction.

Former Australian wicketkeeper Brad Haddin feels India can be an unforgiving place to play Test cricket and said trusting one's technique will be the key for wicketkeepers when they are put under pressure during the four-Test series beginning later this month.

New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori has sorted out the recent glove controversy by making it clear in a text message to Australian wicketkeeper Brad Haddin that he did not intend to refer him as a cheat.

The Australian cricket team breathed a huge sigh of relief on Thursday when captain Ricky Ponting was cleared for the upcoming seven-match One-day series in India.

Brad Haddin feels Michael Clarke is lucky to have former skipper Ricky Ponting by his side and said he would develop into a great captain with time.

KL Rahul received a massive lifeline early on Day 4 at the Gabba when Steve Smith dropped a straightforward catch off Pat Cummins. Rahul, then on 33, capitalized on this reprieve, reaching his 17th Test fifty. Commentator Brad Haddin criticized Smith's lapse in concentration. Rahul played with assurance, judiciously leaving deliveries and defending solidly.

CA clarified that the team was wearing the sponsor's cap to maintain uniformity as Brad Haddin was not yet a Test player, a pre-requisite to get a baggy green.

Brad Haddin emphasises Virat Kohli's significant impact on Test cricket, highlighting his competitive spirit and passion during high-stakes matches against top teams like Australia. Haddin believes Kohli's absence will be deeply felt in the Test format, considering it his most influential arena. He also praises Shreyas Iyer's leadership qualities and his strong rapport with coach Ricky Ponting.

All-rounder Shane Watson was on Monday recalled in Australia's 12-man squad for next week's first Test against South Africa.

Cricket Australia announced separate squads for the first two ODIs against Pak so that more national players could turn up for their domestic sides in Big Bash tournament final.

David Warner, dropped from the ODI team, has been named in the 13-member Australian squad for T20 clash against New Zealand.

Australia pacer's skills with the bat has earned him appreciation from former batsman Mark Waugh, who feels that he has the potential to emulate great all-rounders like Kapil Dev and Ian Botham.

Skipper Ricky Ponting and Shane Watson returned from a short break in the 15-member Australian squad announced for the ODI series against Sri Lanka.

The gangster who reportedly approached Australian cricketers Shane Watson and Brad Haddin for match-fixing in London last year, is most likely Sayyed Rais.

A fit-again Michael Clarke returned to Australia's squad as its vice-captain for the first Test against the West Indies starting November 26 in Brisbane.

Former Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin believes the fast-bowling trio of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc have a long way to go to make significant contributions to the national team. He believes the trio is motivated to leave a lasting legacy in Test cricket. Cummins, Hazlewood, and Starc have achieved top rankings in various formats and currently rank among the top 15 bowlers in the ICC Test rankings. Haddin praised the seamless synergy among the fast-bowling trio, highlighting their distinct yet complementary skills. He expects to see more of these talented players in the Test match arena.