'A simply amazing innings'
Reaction to Matthew Hayden's record innings of 380 against Zimbabwe
Wisden Cricinfo staff
10-Oct-2003
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'A simply amazing innings' - the verdict on Matthew Hayden's achievement © Getty Images |
Steve Waugh
Phenomenal performance concentration-wise, combined with technical brilliance, the cleanest ball-striking I have ever seen, thoroughly deserved.
Phenomenal performance concentration-wise, combined with technical brilliance, the cleanest ball-striking I have ever seen, thoroughly deserved.
Adam Gilchrist
I have been fortunate to be involved in two pieces of history recently, firstly Stephen Waugh's innings in Sydney and now Matthew Hayden's record-breaking innings, simply amazing and just reward for his perseverance.
I have been fortunate to be involved in two pieces of history recently, firstly Stephen Waugh's innings in Sydney and now Matthew Hayden's record-breaking innings, simply amazing and just reward for his perseverance.
Justin Langer
I could not be more delighted to see Matt achieve such an outstanding feat, he is truly inspirational and a symbol of what this Australian team is trying to achieve.
I could not be more delighted to see Matt achieve such an outstanding feat, he is truly inspirational and a symbol of what this Australian team is trying to achieve.
Ricky Ponting
An amazing performance, and one that I will never forget, it is credit to Matt has just worked so hard and I am thrilled for him.
An amazing performance, and one that I will never forget, it is credit to Matt has just worked so hard and I am thrilled for him.
Mark Taylor
He scored quickly and technically The innings was superb.
He scored quickly and technically The innings was superb.
Bill Brown
I think Don, if he was here, would have appreciated the fact that records are made to be broken. It's almost inevitable that someone would come along and break the record. He's a really nice guy and it couldn't have been done by a better fellow.
I think Don, if he was here, would have appreciated the fact that records are made to be broken. It's almost inevitable that someone would come along and break the record. He's a really nice guy and it couldn't have been done by a better fellow.
Laurie Hayden, his mother
We've just been sitting down absolutely glued to the set. The last two days have been mind-boggling, really.
We've just been sitting down absolutely glued to the set. The last two days have been mind-boggling, really.
Kellie Hayden, his wife
It just doesn't seem to be real to me at the moment. But hopefully we will have lots of tapes and footage.
It just doesn't seem to be real to me at the moment. But hopefully we will have lots of tapes and footage.