Aussie cricket legend Matthew Hayden leaves fans in shock with his bizarre fashion sense
Aussie cricket legend Matthew Hayden was a talking point at Lord's during the World Test Championship - and it had nothing to do with his commentary.
Hayden, 53, rocked his trademark Stetson hat when Pat Cummins ' men took on South Africa on day one of the World Test Championship final on Wednesday.
The decorated batsman - who is yet to comment publicly about the piece of attire he proudly dons on his head - was ridiculed on social media in images showing him alongside Proteas great Hashim Amla and former English star Kevin Pietersen.
'What is Haydos wearing,' asked one fan on Instagram.
'Is Haydos from Texas,' joked another.
The popular Facebook page Cricket Related Simpson Quotes also poked fun at Hayden, suggesting he was sporting a hidden camera under the novelty-sized hat.
Meanwhile, Hayden was one of seven global stars recently inducted to the ICC Hall of Fame following his glittering career for Australia between 1993 and 2009.
With 30 Test centuries and a batting average of 50.73, Hayden's outstanding numbers in the traditional format of the game speak for themselves.
The left-hander was just as adept in the 50-over game, with Hayden smashing three centuries alone at the 2007 edition of the ICC men's Cricket World Cup to finish the tournament as the leading run-scorer.
It was the second of two World Cup titles Hayden helped Australia win.
Hayden was thrilled to receive the induction.
'The ICC Hall of Fame includes many of my heroes of yesteryear as well as contemporaries whom I admired and enjoyed competing against,' he said.
'Each of these players gave something to the game in their own way. It is incredible to be recognised along with them.'
His daughter Grace also took to Facebook to toast the achievement.
'To say I'm proud would be understatement,' her post began.
'But the man I knew was just my Dad. The big soft teddy bear that gave every part of himself to his family.
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