Why did Hayden use Mongoose bat?

Matthew Hayden allowed his Mongoose bat to run a riot against Delhi Daredevils at the Ferozshah Kotla.

What bat did Hayden use?

Mongoose
Prior to using a Mongoose, Hayden used a Gray-Nicolls bat with a fluorescent pink grip, to highlight and support research into a cure for breast cancer.

Did Kapil use Mongoose bat?

‘Talwar nikal’ – Kapil tells Yashpal Sharma in the Indian dressing room at Lunch in one of the scenes in the film. However, the bat Kapil uses was just known as a Slazenger WG bat at that point (no mention of any mongoose), a new ‘shoulder-less model’ the bat company had come up with.

Who is using Mongoose bat?

The bat, which has a longer handle, and smaller hitting surface, was used by Hayden in one of his most memorable innings in the T20 league when he knocked 93 runs off 43 balls to help his side chase down 186 against Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals).

Who introduced mongoose bat?

Matthew Hayden
Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden created a new sensation, when he first introduced the ‘mongoose bat’ in the Indian Premier League, almost a decade ago.

When did Hayden used Mongoose bat?

2010
The ‘Mongoose bat’ became a rage when Matthew Hayden used it in the Indian Premier League (IPL) while playing for Chennai Super Kings in 2010 and, though, it might not have made the impact that the Australian left-hander would have expected, it is still quite dear to him even today.

When was mongoose bat invented?

THE LONG HANDLE – THE MONGOOSE IS BILLED AS THE MOST RADICAL CHANGE IN CRICKET BAT DESIGN SINCE 1771. ITS INVENTOR MARCUS CODRINGTON FERNANDEZ TELLS t2 IN AN EMAIL CHAT HOW IT HITS “LONGER AND HARDER” The Mongoose has become a talking point in IPL 3.

Did Matthew Hayden speak about the mongoose bat issue in 2010?

In case you religiously follow cricket, then you probably have come across a recent video by Matthew Hayden (former CSK player) where he indulged in friendly banter and spoke about the whole Mongoose bat issue in the 2010 IPL season.

What is a ‘mongoose bat’?

Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden created a new sensation, when he first introduced the ‘mongoose bat’ in the Indian Premier League, almost a decade ago. The bat used by the former Chennai Super Kings batsman featured a long handle, which decreased the striking surface in order to maximise the effect of the bottom hand.

How hard is it to crack a mongoose bat?

Firstly, Mongoose bat is not a layman’s job to crack; it requires practice and expertise. The bat has a long handle and a short blade. What raised eyebrows during that IPL season was that Hayden, a tall-bulky guy, not only handled this long handle-short blade bat but also aced inning.

Is the mongoose bat fit for T20 cricket?

The bat was fit for smacking a ball in a T20 format but was disadvantageous in case of defensive strokes. In case you religiously follow cricket, then you probably have come across a recent video by Matthew Hayden (former CSK player) where he indulged in friendly banter and spoke about the whole Mongoose bat issue in the 2010 IPL season.