Australia appoint Mike Hussey as consultant for Ashes and Cricket World Cup
Summary
Australia appointed Mike Hussey as a consultant coach for upcoming cricket events, including the 2027 Ashes series and Cricket World Cup. He will also assist the team in several shorter-term and international competitions as Australia addresses concerns about its batting.Key Facts
- Hussey will consult with Australia ahead of the 2027 Ashes series against England and the 2027 Cricket World Cup.
- He will help coach Australia during this month’s home T20 series against England and a four-Test series against New Zealand.
- Hussey is also set to work with Australia at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and the 2028 T20 World Cup.
- Australia recently lost a Test series 2-1 in South Africa, a result cited as part of the team’s batting concerns.
- Hussey said he was excited to take on a more formal role with the team in the coming years.
- His coaching experience includes work with Australia and England, the Chennai Super Kings, and Welsh Fire.
- Hussey played more than 300 matches for Australia across all formats.
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