grace haydenOne of the fastest-rising faces of cricket broadcasting, marked his return from ILT20 duties with a warm family celebration with his father, the Australian great. Matthew HaydenSocial media was quickly filled with images of the joyous reunion, mixing holiday cheer with a touch of cricket heritage,
Sports presenter Grace Hayden reunites with her father after living in UAE
The photos – widely re-shared by fan pages – show grace and Matthew smiling together, capturing a cozy, celebratory mood after weeks on the road.
Grace recently took on a major presenting role ILT20 Season 4 In the United Arab Emirates, where he featured extensively in matches involving Dubai Capitals. Broadcasting from the Dubai International Stadium, he impressed the audience with his confident analysis, smooth presentation and easy rapport with players and pundits.
His tournament post received thousands of likes, with fans praising his great on-air presence and distinctive style. Match day photographs – often involving beautiful cream and white outfits – attracted particular attention, including a popular “Lady in White” Watch which aired widely during the latter stages of the league.
Grace’s Instagram stories charted the transition from tournament grind to holiday mode. Posts from the airport hinted at excitement about going home, followed by celebratory captions “Let the holidays begin.” He publicly thanked the league, tagging the ILT20 with a message of appreciation: “Thank you for having me… you were amazing!”
Those posts set the scene for a family celebration, as Grace was reunited with her loved ones after being abroad for several weeks.
Matthew Hayden’s influence on Grace
In addition to celebratory photos, Grace has often spoken about father Matthew’s influence on her professional development. In recent ILT20 reflections, he revealed that Matthew’s feedback – sometimes blunt – has been instrumental in sharpening his craft as a presenter. Speaking to Khaleej Times, Grace credited both parents for maintaining strong family ties despite Matthew’s extensive traveling during his sporting career.
Their easy chemistry is evident in the content they’ve shared over the years, from birthday tributes – such as Grace’s heartfelt message on Matthew’s 54th birthday – to playful Ashes banter and light-hearted challenges testing each other’s IPL knowledge during Star Sports segments.
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While new photos of the party with Matthews have been circulating online, fans have also relived old festive moments – notably the 2005 Australian team Christmas lunch where a young Grace was photographed with her dad at home.
The contrast between this throwback and the recent reunion highlights how far Grace has come, forging her own path in the world of cricket while staying connected to her roots.