Australia appoint Mike Hussey as consultant for Ashes and Cricket World Cup

What the report says

Australia has appointed former batter Mike Hussey as a long-term consultant coach, bringing him back into the national setup ahead of a busy run of major cricket events. Al Jazeera, citing AFP, reported that the 51-year-old will help Australia prepare for next year’s Ashes series against England and the 2027 Cricket World Cup, after the team’s recent batting struggles, including a 2-1 Test series defeat in South Africa.

Hussey, widely known as “Mr Cricket” for his technical knowledge, will also support the side during this month’s home T20 series against England and the following four-Test series against New Zealand. The article said he turned down an informal approach from England’s new red-ball coach, Stephen Fleming, who had asked about his availability as a batting mentor.

Beyond the immediate fixtures, Hussey is set to remain involved through the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where cricket is scheduled to be played, as well as the 2028 T20 World Cup. Australia’s head coach Andrew McDonald said Hussey’s past experience with the team and his broad coaching background across multiple formats and leagues made him a valuable addition.

Hussey previously played more than 300 matches for Australia and has coached in international and franchise cricket, including roles with England, the Chennai Super Kings and Welsh Fire. The appointment underlines Australia’s effort to strengthen its batting depth and coaching support over the next several years.