| Hayley Matthews is a West Indies cricketer known for captaining and playing in various tournaments. She has represented teams like Hobart Hurricanes, Welsh Fire, Melbourne Stars, and Mumbai Indians. Regarded as one of the finest West Indies cricketers, she developed a love for the sport in her childhood and began playing at the age of 7. |
| Accompanied by her father, she used to frequent the cricket ground to watch matches. During her younger years, she would go to Kensington Oval with her brother Wayne, running around the ground. |
| Despite facing gender norms, she played cricket with the boys' teams at People's Cathedral Primary School and Harrison College, eventually becoming the captain of both sides. At the age of 9, she started playing for the Barbados under-19 team, progressing to the senior team at 12. |
| By 18, she was already playing in the first division for Pickwick cricket club. Noteworthy performances include her first ODI half-century against Australia and multiple centuries in matches against South Africa, Pakistan, and New Zealand. |
| Matthews has also excelled in bowling, evidenced by her impressive wicket-taking abilities in various matches. She has showcased her talent in international tournaments, such as the Women's ODI World Cup and T20 World Cup. |
| Apart from cricket, Matthews showcased her athleticism in javelin throwing, winning medals in several competitions. She has also faced injuries, including knee and shoulder injuries in crucial matches. |
| A versatile sportswoman, Matthews has also competed in women's cricket leagues around the world, showcasing her skills in different formats of the game. She was appointed as the captain of the West Indies national team in June 2022. |
| In her downtime, Matthews enjoys playing video games like Fifa and Fortnite on PlayStation. |
