Matthew Hayden has joined the board of Cricket Australia, replacing Allan Border.

The former Test captain and record run-maker stands down after seven years' service, making way for 37-year-old Hayden - who retired in January after a famous career opening the batting for his country.

In order to take up the position, Hayden has brought an end to his spell on the board of the Australian Cricketers' Association.

Commenting on the change, Cricket Australia chairman Jack Clarke said: "I think it is fantastic that someone of Allan Border's stature and workload was willing to give seven years of his time in unpaid service to the game at a national level.

"I am also delighted to welcome Matthew Hayden on board - he brings a combination of contemporary, elite playing experience in all major cricketing nations and a passion for development of indigenous cricket."

Hayden, who is in England as a pundit for the ongoing Ashes series, added: "I have accepted this new challenge because I am passionate about Australian cricket in its totality."