Australia have appointed batting legend Mike Hussey to their coaching staff to address recent batting struggles ahead of the 2027 Ashes series in England. The announcement, made on Friday, covers the 2027 50-over World Cup in Africa, the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, and the subsequent T20 World Cup. The Australian Test side faces mounting scrutiny after a 2-1 series defeat in South Africa in October, collapsing to 99 all out in Gqeberha and 111 all out in Cape Town.
This followed a historic nine-wicket loss to Bangladesh in August. Hussey, affectionately nicknamed 'Mr Cricket', expressed his excitement about joining the team in a more formal role. This marks his second stint with the Australian setup, having previously served as a consultant during the 2016 T20 World Cup in India.
He also worked with England during their 2022 T20 World Cup win and under Stephen Fleming at Chennai Super Kings. The 51-year-old, who played 302 matches for Australia, will begin his role during the T20 series against England starting November 21. Head coach Andrew McDonald praised Hussey's expertise and invaluable qualities.
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