Mike Hussey to join Australian men’s team ahead of key campaigns
Source:Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media (eLanka)
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Former Australian batter Mike Hussey will act as a consultant coach to the Australian men’s team for the 2027 Ashes and ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, and as a T20 advisor for the 2028 LA Olympics and ICC T20 Men’s World Cup cycle.
Hussey will also provide coaching assistance during the upcoming T20I series against England and preparation leading into the NRMA Insurance Test series against New Zealand, as he has done in recent Australian summers.
Hussey brings a wealth of international experience having represented Australia in more than 300 matches across all formats.
He has subsequently grown a coaching portfolio with Australia and England, including being part of their 2022 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup victory, the IPL and The Hundred.
Ben Oliver, General Manager, National Teams said: “We are thrilled to have Mike expand his role with the team.
“Mike brings substantial international experience having represented Australia more than 300 times across his celebrated playing career.
“He also has a deep knowledge of Australian domestic cricket and coaching experience that will be of great support to Andrew, his coaching team and the playing group.”
Hussey’s T20 advisor role will see him provide T20 specific expertise and focus across a range of areas including campaign strategies, opposition insights, player scouting and performance.
“With a heavy schedule of Test cricket over the coming 12 months Mike will work closely with team management, coaches and selectors to provide additional T20 support during this time,” Oliver said.
“Mike has extensive T20 experience and we look forward to the impact that he will have on the team as we prepare for the LA Olympics and T20 World Cup in 2028.”
Mike Hussey said: “I am extremely excited about being a part of the team in a more formal and meaningful role in the coming years.
“This team has achieved so much in recent times, to which I hope I can add value to the coaching and playing groups ahead of what will be an exciting and challenging period.”
Head Coach Andrew McDonald said: “Mike has been a highly valued part of our staff in the past and brings a considerable skill set which is complementary to the coaches and players.
“Not only is his expertise as a player and coach across multiple formats, competitions, countries invaluable, so are his qualities as a person.”
Hussey will commence his consultant role with the T20 Series against England later this month.
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