Grace Hyden, daughter of CSK and Australian legend Matthew Hyden in Chennai (Twitter)
Grace got a chance to go surfing at Kovalam Beach, a popular spot in the city for activity enthusiasts. She recorded her adventure and shared the video which created a stir among devotees in Chennai
Chennai, the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu, is loved by millions across the world for its culture, diversity, love for cricket and landscape, and Grace Hayden, daughter of Australian and CSK legend Matthew Hayden, discovered one such experience. Did. Her latest recent trip to the southern city.
Grace got a chance to go surfing at Kovalam Beach, a popular spot in the city for activity enthusiasts. He recorded his adventure and shared the video which created a stir among the devotees of Chennai.
“Vanakam, Chennai. I’m Grace Hayden. Daughter of Australian cricket great Matthew Hayden,” she began.
He further added, “I am here in Chennai and I was told by one of his friends, who also happens to be his CSK opening partner Murali Vijay, that he loves surfing here at Kovalam beach.”
“That’s why we decided to come here today, it’s been a tough day and I can’t wait to get out there,” said the excited 20-year-old.
In a poetic coincidence, the CSK legend’s daughter opted to pick a yellow colored surfing board for her surf session.
It looks like Grace thoroughly enjoyed her session of catching the waves, as evidenced by her bright smile at the end of the video.
“It was great fun, I had the best time surfing there and I totally understand why my dad loves this town so much,” she said after her experience.
“If you are in Chennai, definitely go there for surfing. It’s so fun,” the video ended.
Matthew Hayden is one of the first names that comes to mind when one talks about an attacking opener. His exploits in Australia and CSK yellows are the stuff of lore.
A tall, strong and fearsome presence in the southern city who had the ability to make balls disappear beyond the lines, he was a fans’ favourite.
The big-hitting Australian was part of the CSK team that lifted the 2010 IPL and was also the Orange Cap winner in the 2009 season, scoring 572 runs in the entire season.