IPL 2024: Grace Hayden, daughter of ex-Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden, joined Mumbai Indians (MI) fans outside Wankhede Stadium on May 6 ahead of their IPL 2024 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Grace, an IPL 2024 presenter, cheered for MI’s Rohit Sharma, engaging with fans.
Part of the Star Sports team, Grace attended the MI vs. SRH match at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on May 6. She interacted with local MI supporters and Rohit Sharma admirers outside the venue.
Star Sports released a one-minute clip showing Grace mingling with fans waiting outside the stadium. In the video, she joins fans in chanting “Mumbai Cha Raja Rohit Sharma,” supporting the former Mumbai captain.
From trying out street food 😋 to interacting with passionate fans 📷 Join #GraceHayden as she immerses herself in Mumbai's vibrant culture ahead of the #RevengeWeekOnStar clash between Mumbai and Hyderabad.
Will @hardikpandya7 & his men treat Mumbai fans with a victory… pic.twitter.com/SKGXhKqExF
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) May 6, 2024
Grace Hayden has been actively covering IPL 2024 for Star Sports. Her father, Matthew Hayden, is also in India, interacting with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) players. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma is playing for Mumbai Indians, scoring 326 runs in 11 innings this IPL season.
A few months before the tournament, Sharma was replaced as captain by all-rounder Hardik Pandya after leading the team for a decade.