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Michael Hussey joins Australia's coaching staff through 2028
Michael Hussey has joined Australia's coaching ranks as a consultant.
His main focus will be the 2028 Olympics and T20 World Cup.
He will also work with Australia for the 2027 Ashes and ODI World Cup.
The Ashes is a Test series between Australia and England, while the ODI World Cup is a one-day international tournament.
The appointment links Hussey's role to several major events through 2028.
No further details about his duties or start date are given.
Michael Hussey has joined Cricket Australia as a consultant coach and T20 advisor through 2028.
He will advise Australia ahead of the 2027 Ashes and ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.
His T20 responsibilities will include preparations for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and the next T20 World Cup cycle.
His role begins with Australia’s T20I series against England, followed by support ahead of a Test series against New Zealand.
- Who
- Michael Hussey, former Australia batter.
- What
- He has joined Cricket Australia as a consultant coach and T20 advisor.
- When
- His role begins with the T20I series against England later this month and extends through 2028.
- Where
- Australia’s national team setup.
- Why
- To support preparations for the 2027 Ashes and ODI World Cup, and T20 campaigns including the 2028 Olympics.
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Hussey is due to begin his expanded role during Australia’s T20I series against England.
He will help Australia prepare for its Test series against New Zealand.
Hussey is set to provide consultancy support for the Ashes and ODI World Cup.
His T20 advisory work will cover preparations for the Los Angeles Olympics and the next T20 World Cup cycle.
- Role
- Consultant coach and T20 advisor
- Term
- Through 2028
- First assignment
- Australia’s T20I series against England
- 2027 events
- Ashes and ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup
- 2028 event
- Los Angeles Olympics
- Previous experience
- Represented Australia more than 300 times
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What people are saying
I am extremely excited about being a part of the team in a more formal and meaningful role in the coming years,
This team has achieved so much in recent times, to which I hope I can add value to the coaching and playing groups ahead of what will be an exciting and challenging period.
We are thrilled to have Mike expand his role with the team. Mike brings substantial international experience having represented Australia more than 300 times across his celebrated playing career,
Mike has been a highly valued part of our staff in the past and brings a considerable skill set which is complementary to the coaches and players,