Cricket Hall of Famer Hussey joins Australia coaching ranks
Mike Hussey joins Australia's cricket team as consultant coach for the Ashes and World Cup.
Batting great Mike Hussey has joined the Australian men's team as a consultant coach, starting immediately. The 51-year-old Cricket Hall of Famer will help with the five-match T20I series against England this month and Australia's Test series against New Zealand this summer.
Hussey averaged over 51 across 79 Tests. He will serve as T20 advisor for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and T20 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Hussey brings recent coaching experience from several countries. Head coach Andrew McDonald said he brings skills that fit with the existing coaching panel.
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- Test average
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- Andrew McDonald
- Head coach
Why it mattersIt adds proven international coaching expertise to strengthen Australia's performance across several formats. This comes during a crucial two-year tournament cycle.
AustraliaCould improve Australian cricket's competitiveness in high-stakes tournaments that define the nation's standing in world cricket.
