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| Brad Haddin | |
|---|---|
| Name | Brad Haddin |
| Country | Australia |
| Fullname | Bradley James Haddin |
| Birth date | 23 October 1977 |
| Birth place | Cowra, New South Wales |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Role | Wicket-keeper |
| Testdebutdate | 13 June |
| Testdebutyear | 2013 |
| Testdebutagainst | England |
| Odidebutdate | 8 January |
| Odidebutyear | 2001 |
| Odidebutagainst | Zimbabwe |
| Odishirt | 29 |
Brad Haddin (born 23 October 1977) is an Australian former cricket wicket-keeper and right-handed batsman who represented Australia in Test, One Day International and Twenty20 formats. He played domestic cricket for New South Wales and the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League, later moving into coaching and media roles. Haddin was noted for aggressive middle-order batting, sharp glovework, and leadership within Australian squads during a transitional era alongside contemporaries.
Born in Cowra, New South Wales, Haddin grew up in a regional setting influenced by Australian sporting culture and rural communities. He attended schools in New South Wales and progressed through junior pathways including grade cricket with Gordon and development programs associated with Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricket Academy. Early mentors included state coaches and former professionals from New South Wales cricket team and connections to clubs in the Sydney grade cricket system.
Haddin debuted in first-class cricket for New South Wales cricket team in the late 1990s, forming part of squads that competed in the Sheffield Shield and domestic one-day competitions. He worked alongside teammates such as Ricky Ponting, Shane Watson, Mike Hussey, Simon Katich, and Stuart MacGill during seasons that featured tours by international teams like India and England. Across a domestic career spanning over a decade he played in competitions including the Sheffield Shield, the Ryobi One-Day Cup, and the inaugural seasons of the Big Bash League for the Sydney Sixers where he partnered with players from Twenty20 cricket circuits such as Chris Gayle, Kevin Pietersen, David Warner, Glenn Maxwell, and Daniel Christian.
Haddin's international breakthrough came as he contested the wicket-keeping berth in Australia with keepers such as Adam Gilchrist and later partnered with batsmen like Michael Clarke, Matthew Hayden, and Justin Langer. He made his One Day International debut against Zimbabwe national cricket team and was part of Australian squads that played series against South Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and New Zealand. He featured in marquee events including ICC Cricket World Cup cycles, the ICC Champions Trophy, and Ashes tours against England in The Ashes contests held in Australia and England. Haddin was involved in key series such as the 2009 Ashes series and the 2013 home Ashes, contributing with partnership-building innings alongside Usman Khawaja, Peter Siddle, Nathan Lyon, and Mitchell Johnson.
As a wicket-keeper Haddin exhibited quick footwork, clean glove technique, and effective communication with bowlers including Brett Lee, Ryan Harris, Doug Bollinger, and Mitchell Starc. His batting style combined middle-order resilience with aggressive strokeplay; he executed square drives, pulls, and lofted shots effective against pace and spin from bowlers such as Graeme Swann, Dale Steyn, Anil Kumble, and Shane Warne. Haddin was valued for finishing innings in limited-overs formats, rotating strike with partners like Shane Watson and Michael Hussey, and for situational captaincy when deputising for leaders such as Michael Clarke and Ricky Ponting.
Haddin accumulated significant statistics including hundreds and fifties in both domestic and international formats, and important dismissals tallying catches and stumpings against teams like India and Pakistan. He was part of Australian squads that topped ICC ODI Rankings periods and won bilateral series across Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America venues. Notable achievements include match-winning knocks in One Day International fixtures, man-of-the-match performances, and selection for Australian squads in ICC events where contemporaries included AB de Villiers, Sachin Tendulkar, Kumar Sangakkara, Hashim Amla, and Joe Root.
After retirement Haddin transitioned into coaching and mentoring roles, working with franchise teams, state programs, and private academies linked to entities such as Sydney Sixers, Cricket Australia, and international Twenty20 franchises. He has been involved in commentary and media with broadcasters covering series against England, India, South Africa, and New Zealand. Haddin also participated in coaching clinics and consultancy for wicket-keepers and middle-order batsmen, interacting with rising players from systems like the Big Bash League, Indian Premier League, and national academies associated with ICC member boards.
Haddin's personal life includes family ties in New South Wales and involvement in community initiatives and charity events connected with sporting institutions and foundations. Outside cricket he has been associated with business ventures, media appearances, and ambassadorial roles involving partnerships with former teammates such as Shane Warne alumni networks and contemporaries from Australia squads. He has remained a figure in Australian cricket circles through coaching, public speaking, and occasional participation in veterans' and exhibition matches.
Category:1977 births Category:Australian cricketers Category:New South Wales cricketers Category:Australia Test cricketers Category:Australia One Day International cricketers