Michael Hussey has joined Australia's coaching staff as a batting consultant ahead of the 2027 Ashes series and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The 51-year-old former international will work with the national team starting from their T20 series against England on 21 November. Hussey previously served in temporary roles but now takes on a long-term position as Australia aims to strengthen their Test batting after recent struggles.
Australia's red-ball form has declined, including draws and losses to Bangladesh and South Africa in their last two series. Poor batting displays last winter included two Ashes Tests finishing in two days and dismissals for 98, 99 and 111 in recent matches. Hussey will guide preparations through a demanding schedule: four Tests against New Zealand at home, five in India, a standalone Test against England at the MCG on 11 March, and the Ashes from 18 June to 2 August.
Hussey played 79 Tests averaging 51.52 after debuting at age 30 following the 2005 Ashes. He represented Australia across all formats until 2013, winning the 2007 ODI World Cup and two Champions Trophies. Most recently, he coaches Welsh Fire in the men's Hundred and previously worked with Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League.
