Australian sports presenter Grace Hayden, daughter of cricket legend Matthew Hayden, celebrated her 23rd birthday on June 16, 2025, with a surprise planned by her boyfriend, Wilson Statham. The gesture, which Hayden called the “best birthday surprise ever,” has drawn attention from fans and marked a special moment in what has already been an eventful year for her.
Grace Hayden has quickly made a name for herself in sports media, building a career distinct from her father’s. She is known for her dynamic work on Star Sports India and recently took on the role of lead presenter for Racing X, an international sports platform based in Hong Kong. Her work has taken her around the world to cover major events, including the Indian Premier League (IPL), the T20 World Cup, and the ODI World Cup.
Statham, son of Queensland cotton industry figures Danielle and David Statham, carefully organized the celebration to reflect Hayden’s love for red and pink roses. The birthday gathering included close friends and family, among them her father Matthew Hayden, who expressed pride in her accomplishments.
At the time of the celebration, Grace was in India covering the second season of the Bengal Pro T20 League. She shared her gratitude for the surprise and the support from those around her.
Hayden and Statham, who made their relationship public earlier this year at the Randwick races, have quickly become one of Australia’s most talked-about young couples.
As her career continues to grow with upcoming assignments in Saudi Arabia, New Zealand, and Las Vegas, Grace credits her upbringing and her father’s advice for her success. She recently said, “We’ve loved working together in the cricket space, and I am going to continue to do that. He is proud and knows I will do the family well. His advice has been to have fun and be myself, to shine in my own way.”
