Australia recruit Hussey for Ashes build-up

Australia recruit Michael Hussey as a long-term batting consultant to help them prepare for the 2027 Ashes and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Nicknamed 'Mr Cricket', Mike Hussey played 302 internationals for Australia

The 51-year-old former batter has been added to the national staff as Australia look to improve their form in the longest format, having drawn 1-1 at home to Bangladesh and then lost 2-1 in South Africa in their last two series.

Hussey, who has served as a short-term batting consultant for Australia on a number of occasions in recent years, will start work with the national side when they face England in a five-game T20 series from 21 November.

In the T20 format he will help his country prepare for the first Olympic cricket competition in 128 years and the 2028 World Cup, which will be held in Australia and New Zealand in October and November of the same year.

"I am extremely excited about being a part of the team in a more formal and meaningful role in the coming years," Hussey said in a statement.

Source: BBC Sport