Parthiv Patel reveals ex-CSK teammate Matthew Hayden nearly 'beat him up' in 2004

Gujarat cricket captain Parthiv Patel is a seasoned campaigner, having me his India debut way back in 2002. Parthiv Patel became  youngest wicketkeeper to play for his country in Tests at 17 years and 153 days, surpassing Pakistan’s Haneef Mohammed (17 years and 300 days). Parthiv Patel, who has been playing cricket at highest level for 18 years, hasn't been able to cement his place in Indian team though.

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Parthiv Patel narrates an incident where Matw Hayden wanted to punch him

Parthiv Patel played for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) during his initial years in league. Matw Hayden was one of his teammates at CSK camp for three years. duo also opened batting for franchise. w, Parthiv Patel has revealed an incident when he angered Matw Hayden and former Australia opener threatened to punch him.

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While speaking in Fever Network’s initiative 100 Hours 100 Stars video, Parthiv Patel recalled incident from a match in Brisbane when he got into trouble with Matw Hayden. Parthiv Patel said he was carrying drinks in Brisbane on India's 2003-04 tour of Australia and it was a match in which Irfan Pathan got him out. Parthiv Patel ded that Matw Hayden h alrey scored a hundred and it was a crucial st when Irfan Pathan got him out. While just passing by, Parthiv Patel did what he described as a 'hoo hoo' to mock Matw Hayden.

Parthiv Patel furr said that Matw Hayden got extremely angry at him for booing him. He ded that Hayden was standing at Brisbane dressing room which is like a tunnel. Parthiv Patel ded that Hayden was standing re and he told Patel that if he ever did that again he will punch his face. Patel was saved as he apologised to Hayden, who n walked off.

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Patel furr ded that two became really good friends after y played toger in IPL for CSK. Patel furr said that y enjoyed each or’s company and ded that opening batting was fun with him. Patel also said y h good times off field as well. In fact, after IPL when he went to Australia with an emerging side, Hayden called him home and prepared chicken biryani and dal for him.

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