Michael Hussey joins Australia as consultant coach

Cricket Australia has appointed former Australia batter Michael Hussey as a consultant coach, assigning him to support the team during the 2027 Ashes and ODI World Cup, as well as upcoming series and future T20 campaigns. Hussey will assist Australia during its T20I series against England and help the Test squad prepare for its series against New Zealand. He will also serve as a T20 adviser connected to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and the 2028 T20 World Cup. The appointment places him across the national setup’s Test, one-day and T20 plans. The role follows an approach from England’s Test coaching staff, which Hussey declined in favour of the Australian consultancy arrangement. The reports say England coach Stephen Fleming was interested in bringing Hussey into the setup; the two had worked together at Chennai Super Kings. Hussey’s terms and the details of England’s approach were not disclosed. Cricket Australia’s announcement, as described in the reports, assigns Hussey a broad role supporting the major campaigns. One account said his T20 remit includes campaign strategy, opposition analysis, player scouting and performance. The reports do not detail how his...