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The glamorous broadcaster and daughter of Australia legend Matthew Hayden has hit back at trolls who have criticised her on-air outfit choices.
Grace, 23, is a cricket presenter who is growing in the game and has covered games on television in Australia and also launched her own video podcast in recent times.
She often works with Australian network Star Sports, and has worked alongside dad Matthew, 53, regularly posing for snaps alongside the former batting superstar.
While she has received praise for her work in the media industry, trolls have hit out on social media after she shared a number of photos that show off her figure.
One, for example posted on her Instagram profile: 'This is the cricket, not a catwalk.'
Now, though, Hayden his hit back herself, and explained how she deals with hate that is aimed her way online.
Grace Hayden has hit back at trolls who have insulted her choice of clothing on social media
Grace, 23, is growing her broadcast career, while she also hosts a podcast with dad Matthew
Matthew played cricket for Australia between 1993 and 2009 and is renowned as one of their best-ever batters
'As a young woman, the sexualisation of anyone just doing their job continues to happen sadly and again, is never OK,' she told Sydney Confidential. 'This is another huge issue females face not just on social media.
'This is the unfortunate side of social media.
'With every job there is good and bad, and being a presenter is no different.'
She added: 'Whether it be comments on your performance or ability – there will always be someone expressing their thoughts about you without knowing you.'
Her biggest gig was working on the Indian Premier League, with her station's broadcasts attracting more than 500million viewers throughout the competition.
She has worked alongside Matthew Hayden, who played for Australia between 1993 and 2009 and is renowned as one of their best-ever batters.
Grace, though, is building her career in her own right, impressing behind the microphone and amassing more than 440,000 Instagram followers.
Hayden recently launched a video podcast called Game On With Grace, where she aims to introduce cricket to a broader US audience through engaging stories, conversations, and personalities.
She said: 'The sexualisation of anyone just doing their job continues to happen sadly and again, is never OK'
Grace, who has more than 440,000 followers on Instagram, added that the issue 'is the unfortunate side of social media'
Cricket has long struggled to gain traction in the US, but Grace's podcast signals a modern, media-savvy approach to breaking through in a competitive sporting landscape.
She hopes to bridge the gap between the cricketing world and American viewers by showcasing the sport's energy, global appeal and human stories.
Her debut guest was Adam Gilchrist, a fellow Australian cricket great and one of the most iconic wicketkeeper-batsmen in history.
Together, Gilchrist and Hayden helped Australia dominate world cricket in the early 2000s, and now their legacy continues through Grace and her groundbreaking podcast.
'Game On is about pulling back the curtain on the world of sports' untold stories,' Grace said.
'I grew up in cricket's front row and have covered its biggest tournaments, but the moments that fascinate me most happen off camera.
'Partnering with Willow allows me to share those raw, funny, and inspiring conversations with athletes, artists, and anyone chasing greatness.
'I can't wait to bring these stories to fans each week on the Willow app and wherever they listen to podcasts.'
