Sydney, 2025— Grace Hayden, the daughter of cricket legend Matthew Hayden, is quickly becoming one of the most well-known names in sports media around the world. The 23-year-old has built a career that combines glamour, skill, and strength in equal measure, from the racetracks of Australia to the stadiums of India and beyond.

From Oaks Day to the Royalty of Racing

In 2022, Hayden first got national attention when she was named Channel 7’s Oaks Day Ambassador. Her job quickly changed to presenting for Seven’s horse racing coverage. During the Spring Carnival, she worked as a fashion reporter with Kate Waterhouse.

In the next two years, she became a regular at big racing events like the Magic Millions on the Gold Coast, the Hobart and Launceston Cups with TAS Racing, and the Longines Golden Slipper. In 2024, she was named Golden Eagle Ambassador and became a long-term partner of the Australian Turf Club. This solidified her reputation as a versatile on-screen talent.

She became the Birdsville Races Ambassador in 2024 and 2025, which gave her profile a boost in the Outback. The people in charge praised her for bringing style, knowledge, and Queensland pride to one of the most famous races in Australia.

A big step forward in international cricket

Hayden became known to Australian audiences through her work in racing, but her big break came when she made her debut for Star Sports during the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL). She impressed people with her cricket knowledge and presenting skills while working with her father Matthew Hayden, who is known as one of Australia’s best opening batters.

She then went to India to cover the 2023 Cricket World Cup, the 2024 IPL, and the 2024 T20 World Cup in the US and Caribbean. She also hosted the GT20 in Canada and wrote about the Caribbean Premier League, which added to her already impressive global portfolio.

Hayden was named the official anchor of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) in August 2025, making her the tournament’s face. Her presence at the DPL confirms her status as one of cricket’s most recognisable new voices, with more than 500 million people watching her around the world.

A Digital Voice with Game On

Hayden started Game On with Grace in 2025, which was Willow TV’s first original podcast. This was the first time the company got into digital media. The biweekly program features candid interviews with athletes and artists, exploring the untold stories of sport and entertainment.

Her first episode had wicketkeeping great Adam Gilchrist, who told a funny story from Matthew Hayden’s playing days that happened behind the scenes. Willow executives called Grace an “authentic voice” that could reach both long-time cricket fans and people who had never seen the sport before.

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Fame and Problems: How to Find the Right Balance

Hayden’s rise hasn’t been easy. She said in 2025 that a stalker had been following her while she worked in India. That same year, a fan filmed her during a private FaceTime call at a game, which caused a lot of people to be angry about the invasion of her privacy.

She has also talked about the criticism of nepotism, saying that she is proud of her father’s legacy but also of her own work ethic. “Yes, it definitely opens doors. But you have to work really hard to keep your job. You can call me a nepo-baby if you want. Thank you. I’m one of the most competitive people ever.

Making Her Own Mark

Hayden stays active when she’s not in front of the camera. She surfs, dives, and cooks with her dad. She shares pictures from her travels with her more than 300,000 social media followers. Some of these pictures, like those from Italy and Sicily, got a lot of attention around the world. She is also dating Wilson Statham, the heir to a cotton production empire. The two are often seen together at events and on vacation.

Matthew Hayden’s cricketing accomplishments, such as 14,000 international runs, a record-breaking 380 at the WACA, and a place with the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL, are still a big part of her story. But Grace Hayden is now showing that she is more than just “Matthew Hayden’s daughter.”

She is becoming one of the most important voices in modern sports media by hosting major TV shows, running brand campaigns, and hosting a podcast that is growing quickly.

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