Hayden considering stepping down from ODI's?

Question

Matthew Hayden has stated that he is considering stepping down from limited overs cricket, although he plans to play on in that format for at least the next Australian summer.

Should players be allowed to pick and choose what formats of the game they play?

Or should Cricket Australia deem him to be no longer part of their plans for ODI cricket (he won't be around for the next World Cup), and axe him anyway?

Answer 1

i find that hayden's style of play in his old days is best suited for ODIs.

He is a phenominal batsmen with amazing stroke play, yet gives his wicket easily.

stay with odis and 2020 that is his forte.

Answer 2

I think he can play lot more. but whos stops his decision

Answer 3

My question to you is Matthew Hayden the best ODI opening batsmen in Australia.

The answer is- Yes.

Cricket Australia would prefer to have Matthew Hayden in the team, not only is he one of the most descrutive and consistent opening batsmen in the world, but over the last 2 or 3 years, he's been Australia's best player.

If Hayden feels that he cant cope with the task of playing both formats of the game then he should retire from ODI's, Cricket Australia would prefer to have Hayden in the side, so there's no chance they will axe him, and why would you axe one of the best ODI players in the world anyway, especially one who says he can keep playing til the age of 40.

Players who have given as much as Hayden has to cricket should have the right to pick and choose what formats they play in, although the sensible decision would be if Hayden wants to continue playing ODI cricket, then he should play it on a part-time basis, giving young players experience as well resting Hayden enough to be fit for big test series

Answer 4

I don't think there's anything wrong with him wanting to ease his workload by dropping the odd ODI series here and there. If he's still producing the results then there won't be a problem, it's if he can't regain his form that'll be the time to fully decide what to do about his ODI future. If he wants to prolong his test career then this is probably the right way to go about it (and having a lesser workload might stop him getting injured too much in the future), it'll allow him match practice before big games while still affording the younger guys the opportunity to come in to the team and show what they can do.

As others have already said, he's contributed so much to cricket Australia by being the spearhead of their opening attack for many years and has consistently been their best player for a long time so I think he's earned the right to have a big say in the games he takes part in. I'm not a fan of players dictating terms to their bosses/boards/coaches/whoever but in this case I don't think it'll do any harm. Hayden will know when the right time to retire will be (be it retirement from ODI or Test cricket), but at the moment he should be able to play the games he wants to.

And I'm not just saying that because he's one of my favourite players.

Answer 5

There's only one place the elderly should be seen wearing PJs and thats in the comfort of a nice armchair in the home.

Answer 6

I can't see CA giving him the boot just because he wants to give up ODIs! So long as he is still performing well when he comes back, then I see nothing wrong with him easing his load by doing so.If however he does not return to form, then he himself will know it's time to step down.I think it's a moot point anyway, for if he plans to play this coming summer in ODIs, he will probably be at retirement point from all forms of the game soon thereafter, his age will be the judge.

Answer 7

axe him because you can't allow people to dictate terms at their discretion, how can he choose to play for IPL, that is a big mystery!

Answer 8

i think players have full right to decide, becoz they know they are fit for which format of the game.

Answer 9

Gazzinder, in that case almost the whole of the Indian team should be in their 'jammys' & slippers.Some players have played on successfully till their 40th birthday. He'll retire when he knows it's time.

Answer 10

It is up to Haydos to decide when to step down. If he feels he should concentrate more on Tests, that should be done. Why should you axe him if he is stepping down. It is like killing a person who is about to commit suicide

I think Hayden had served his purpose as batsmen for Australia well, now it is time respect his decision. He is a terrific batsman and a fine fielder.