Matthew Edward Hobden (27 March 1993 – 2 January 2016) was an English cricketer, a right-arm fast-medium bowler who batted right-handed.

[2] Hobden also played Second XI cricket for Sussex, and a day after signing a junior professional contract, he made his List A debut in a YB40 match against Nottinghamshire, with figures of 1/39 off 8 overs.

[10] The then Sussex captain Ed Joyce defended him, saying "I think Matt will be a fantastic cricketer for Sussex in the future but he is still young and learning his trade at the moment",[11][12] and then coach Mark Robinson said that: "This is Matt’s first full year as a professional and we rate him highly", and "in terms of his long-term future what happened in the Middlesex game could turn out to be brilliant for him as it helps mould who you are.

[1] Initially the local police treated his death as unexplained, stating "Enquiries are at a very early stage but there are not thought to be any suspicious circumstances.

[13] The England Cricket Team official Facebook page posted, "we are shocked and saddened to hear of the death of Matthew Hobden.

Out of respect for Hobden, England players wore black armbands during the second day of the 2nd Test against South Africa on 3 January.