Australia appoint Mike Hussey as Ashes consultant

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 6 Nov, 08:30 · Archive

Australia have appointed former batter Mike Hussey as a long-term batting consultant to help improve their Test form ahead of the 2027 Ashes.

Australia have appointed Mike Hussey as a long-term batting consultant to address a batting crisis in the longest format. The 51-year-old former batter, nicknamed 'Mr Cricket' for his technical expertise, played more than 300 matches for Australia across all formats. He will start work when Australia face England in a five-game T20 series from 21 November.

Hussey will help prepare Australia for the 2027 Ashes series and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where cricket will be played. He will also assist with the 2028 T20 World Cup. According to the BBC, Australia's last two series have been disappointing, with a 1-1 draw at home to Bangladesh and a 2-1 defeat in South Africa. Al Jazeera reports that Australia were recently bowled out for 198 against Bangladesh, and were dismissed for 99 and 111 in defeats in South Africa.

Hussey brings extensive coaching experience, including as a batting consultant for England when they won the T20 World Cup in 2022, and as Chennai Super Kings' batting coach under Stephen Fleming in the Indian Premier League. Al Jazeera reports that he turned down an offer to become England's Test batting mentor. Australian head coach Andrew McDonald said Hussey 'brings a considerable skill set which is complementary to the coaches and players'.

How it is being reported

• Australia add Hussey to coaching staff ahead of 2027 AshesAustralia have brought former batting great Mike Hussey into their coaching setup as they look to address recent batting struggles ahead of next year’s Ashes series in England.Sky Sports · 6 Nov, 08:59
• Australia recruit Hussey for Ashes build-upAustralia recruit Michael Hussey as a long-term batting consultant to help them prepare for the 2027 Ashes and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.BBC News · 6 Nov, 08:05
• Australia appoint Mike Hussey as consultant for Ashes and Cricket World CupHussey, known as 'Mr Cricket' for his technical expertise, will also work with Australia during the LA 2028 Olympics.Al Jazeera · 6 Nov, 06:52

In this story: Mike Hussey · Australia · England · Andrew McDonald · Stephen Fleming · Bangladesh · South Africa · Los Angeles

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