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<p>Brad Haddin, born in 1977 in New South Wales, Australia, is a former professional cricketer known for his role as a wicket-keeper and right-handed batsman. With an estimated net worth of $1.8 million, Haddin is now enjoying retirement following an extensive international and domestic cricket career. He represented Australia in all formats—Test, One-Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is)—and played domestically for the New South Wales Blues in both List A and first-class cricket.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Family Struggles</h2>

<p>Brad Haddin is married to Karina Castle, and together they have a daughter, Mia. His autobiography, <em>My Family's Keeper</em>, provides a deeply personal account of Mia's battle with cancer, which significantly impacted Haddin’s professional life. He recounts receiving a life-altering phone call from Karina while on tour in the West Indies with the Australian team. Upon learning of Mia’s diagnosis, Haddin made the decision to skip an Ashes Test to be by his daughter's side. He described the decision as an obvious one, given the emotional distress and the decline in his performance following the news.</p>

<p>Mia was diagnosed with a tumor in 2012, but the Haddin family chose to keep the matter private for several years. However, as her treatment progressed and circumstances grew more complex, the situation became public around 2016. The emotional toll led Haddin to withdraw from the Lord’s Test in order to return home to support his family. Although he consistently maintained a high level of athletic performance throughout his career, Haddin prioritized his daughter's wellbeing over the game during this critical time.</p>

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<h2>Cricket Career Achievements</h2>

<p>Brad Haddin established himself as one of Australia’s prominent wicketkeepers, becoming only the fourth Australian wicketkeeper to achieve over 250 career dismissals. His quick reflexes and sharp wicketkeeping were on display in several key moments, including standout catches during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India. In addition to his wicketkeeping, Haddin was a capable middle-order <a href="/biography/brad-haddin">batsman</a> known for his aggressive stroke play.</p>

<p>One of the highlights of his career was being part of the Australian squad that won the 2015 Cricket World Cup. Shortly afterward, he announced his retirement from One-Day Internationals in May 2015. On 9 September 2015, he formally retired from both first-class and international cricket. During his career, Haddin also served as an ambassador for the Sydney Cricket Ground, alongside <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Smith_(cricketer)">teammate</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Smith_(cricketer)">Steven Smith</a>.</p>

<p>Domestically, he continued to play for the Sydney Sixers in Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL) even after his international retirement, contributing his experience and leadership to the team.</p>

<h2>The 2015 Ashes and Controversial Exit</h2>

<p>Haddin’s international cricket journey concluded during the 2015 Ashes Series. When he withdrew from the second Test due to his daughter’s illness, he was replaced by <a href="/biography/peter-nevill">debutant</a> <a href="/biography/peter-nevill">Peter Nevill</a>. This replacement decision drew criticism, notably from former Australian <a href="/biography/ian-healy">wicketkeeper</a> <a href="/biography/ian-healy">Ian Healy</a>, who described the move as a "harsh call." Despite the controversy, the team stuck with <a href="/biography/peter-nevill">Nevill</a>, effectively marking the end of Haddin’s Test career.</p>

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