Back off, Poms: England cricket raid dealt huge blow as Aussie nice makes coaching name
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Josh Higgins from Fox SportsNovember 6th, 2026 2:32 pm
Australian cricket nice Mike Hussey has knocked back the Poms to join Australia’s coaching workers, with the previous middle-order star set to play an enormous role in subsequent yr’s Ashes and beyond.
According to Cricket Australia, Hussey has signed on to join Andrew McDonald’s coaching setup, despite England making a robust push to safe his companies.
The Poms had been chasing the previous Australian batter, with Stephen Fleming wanting to deliver Hussey into the English setup.
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Nonetheless, the 51-year-old has opted to stay with Australia, taking on a consultancy role that will see him concerned in a few of the biggest tournaments on the international calendar.
Hussey is about to function heavily within the lead-up to subsequent yr’s Ashes and World Cup, while also taking on an advisory role for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and the following T20 World Cup.
He received’t have to attend lengthy to get began, with Hussey set to join Australia for the upcoming T20 collection in opposition to England, before helping the batters prepare for their Test collection in opposition to New Zealand.
It’s an enormous addition to McDonald’s coaching workers, with the Australian coach effectively conscious of what Hussey can deliver to the group.
“Mike has been a extremely valued a part of our workers prior to now and brings a considerable skill set which is complementary to the coaches and players,” McDonald said.
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For Hussey, getting back concerned with the Australian aspect on a more regular foundation is one thing he’s wanting ahead to, particularly with so much cricket on the horizon.
“I am extremely excited about being a part of the workforce in a more formal and significant role within the coming years,” Hussey said.
“This workforce has achieved so much in recent instances, to which I hope I can add value to the coaching and enjoying groups forward of what will be an exciting and challenging interval.”
Source: www.foxsports.com.au
