Australia recruit Hussey for Ashes build-up
Summary
Australia have appointed former batter Michael Hussey as a long-term batting consultant as they prepare for the 2027 Ashes and upcoming international tournaments. He will begin work with the team during its five-match T20 series against England, starting on 21 November.Key Facts
- Hussey will support Australia in Test, T20 and one-day international cricket.
- Australia's recent Test results include a 1-1 home series draw with Bangladesh and a 2-1 loss in South Africa.
- Australia will play New Zealand at home and India away before facing England in the 2027 Ashes.
- The five-match Ashes series is scheduled to run from 18 June to 2 August 2027.
- Hussey will also work with Australia ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and the 2028 T20 World Cup.
- Hussey played 79 Tests for Australia, averaging 51.52 runs, and also represented the country in 185 ODIs and 38 T20s.
- He is head coach of Welsh Fire in the men's Hundred and has worked with Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
