In his overall assessment, the former Australian batsman expressed his belief in Team India’s advantage in the match. He cited their deeper and more polished batting lineup, coupled with their good recent form.

“Regarding Naseem, even though he has the ability to shape the ball, Pakistan could be pushed on the back foot by India’s aggressive approach against someone like Naseem. Apply pressure, and you’ll feel like you’re in control of the game. Nevertheless, all in all, I believe Team India will emerge victorious. They possess a more extensive and sophisticated batting roster, and they’ve exhibited excellent form,” he concluded.

When discussing the advantage Australia may possess over India, Hayden emphasized the significance of posting a substantial total. In doing so, he commended the batting prowess of Steve Smith, Virat Kohli, and Babar Azam, considering them to be modern-day greats.

Hayden expressed his admiration for these three batsmen, recognizing their exceptional talents in the sport. He described them as “once in a lifetime and once in a generation cricketers,” highlighting their exceptional abilities and remarkable achievements that distinguish them from their peers.

Additionally, Hayden acknowledged the importance of Marnus Labuschagne and Pat Cummins within the Australian team. Labuschagne’s emergence as a dependable batsman and Cummins’ dual role as a captain and formidable fast bowler further strengthen the Australian lineup.

“In a crucial match, the key lies in amassing runs. Steve Smith is a maestro. When you consider the modern-day greats such as Smith, Kohli, and Babar Azam, they are rare talents that appear only once in a lifetime or once in a generation. Labuschagne, in combination with them, plays a crucial role in the Australian batting lineup. Furthermore, Pat Cummins, both as a captain and bowler, adds significant value,” commented Hayden.

Smith, renowned for his unique and effective batting technique, has been a vital presence in Australia’s batting lineup for numerous years. His remarkable consistency in scoring runs and his ability to dominate opposing bowlers have established him as one of the premier batsmen of his era.

Kohli, the former skipper of the Indian cricket team, has been a force to be reckoned with in the world of cricket for over a decade. Renowned for his aggressive and passionate style of play, Kohli is widely regarded as one of the finest batsmen in contemporary cricket.

Babar, the captain of the Pakistan cricket team, has ascended through the ranks to emerge as one of the most thrilling batsmen in international cricket. His graceful strokeplay, impeccable timing, and capacity to construct lengthy innings make him a true delight to behold. Babar’s impressive records and consistent performances have firmly established him among the elite batsmen in the global arena.

“There has to be some freshness,” Hayden, who is working as a batting consultant with the Pakistan team, told a news conference. “One of the great strengths of Australian cricket has been its ability to be able to recognize when to make that gear change into a different playing roster.

“A little bit like Mark Waugh giving way to someone like myself after World Cup campaigns, it’s always been quite ruthless in preparing for the next World Cup.”

Australia’s 15-man squad contained nine players in their 30s, with both Finch (35) and wicketkeeper Matthew Wade (34) unlikely to be around for the next T20 World Cup co-hosted by West Indies and the United States in 2024. “Certainly from an Australian cricket point of view, there has to be planning to head towards World Cups,” Hayden said.

“They’re the premium events. They’re the events that everyone across the world plans for and Australia, unfortunately, just didn’t get it right.”

Pakistan will play a tri-series with Bangladesh on New Zealand soil before playing in the World Cup. They will hire Hayden before that series. Legendary legspinner Saqlain Mushtaq will be the head coach of Pakistan. This was confirmed by PCB president Ramiz Raja. Regarding Hayden, Ramiz Raja said, “We will try to bring in Matthew Hayden again to work with the Pakistan team during the World Cup in Australia. ‘