Australia appoints former batter Mike (Michael) Hussey as an expanded coaching consultant, with responsibilities spanning the 2027 Ashes and the ODI World Cup, plus T20-focused roles leading into the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and the 2028 T20 World Cup co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand. Multiple outlets say the appointment adds a more formal consultancy layer to the Australian set-up.
Coverage also notes Hussey’s prior involvement in short-term capacities with Australia under coach Andrew McDonald, including work as an additional batting consultant. One report adds that he has had limited availability due to media commentary and coaching commitments in franchise cricket, including roles with Chennai Super Kings in the IPL and Welsh Fire in The Hundred. Another outlet mentions he was approached regarding a coaching role with England’s Test programme but declined it in favour of the expanded Australia consultancy.
Across the sources, the emphasis varies mainly in wording: some foreground the Ashes and 2027 World Cup, while others highlight his T20/2028 Olympics and T20 World Cup remit. All accounts describe the same core appointment and its timeline.
