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At present, a very big and interesting news is coming out for cricket lovers from the international cricket world and sports corridors. After facing a disappointing defeat in the recent Test series played against South Africa, the Australian Cricket Team has made a major change in its strategy. To further sharpen the team’s performance and strengthen the batting order, Australia has included a new and experienced face in its coaching staff. Former star player and veteran batsman of the famous Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Michael Hussey Has officially entered the Australian team as a coaching consultant. With the addition of Michael Hussey, the Kangaroo team management is hopeful of getting a new direction in the upcoming big tournaments and series. Let us know in detail what big responsibilities have been entrusted to Michael Hussey and what is the upcoming cricket schedule of Australia.
Michael Hussey gets long-term responsibility, will keep an eye on 2027 Ashes and World Cup
According to the official information given by Cricket Australia, Michael Hussey has been associated with the team not just for a short series, but keeping in mind many big and prestigious tournaments to come. Hussey’s upcoming Ashes Series of 2027 And has been appointed as the team’s consultant for the ODI World Cup. Apart from this, he has also been included in the team as an official advisor for the Los Angeles Olympics and T20 World Cup to be held in the year 2028.
Michael Hussey is going to start his new tenure with the upcoming limited overs series against England. During the recent Test series against South Africa, the performance of Australian batsmen was very poor and they failed to score runs as per their potential. In such a situation, the main responsibility will be on the shoulders of Michael Hussey to mentally strengthen the young and experienced batsmen of the team, teach them better techniques and prepare them completely for the difficult times to come.
‘Mr Cricket’ rejects the offer of England’s batting coach and joins his national team
Michael Hussey is also known as ‘Mr. Cricket’ across the world. Even before this, he had worked informally or for short term as a consultant with the Australian team on different occasions. However, due to his coaching role with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL, coaching projects for Welsh Fire in ‘The Hundred’ league and his busy commentary roles, he was not able to be associated with the national team on a permanent basis for a long time.
Interestingly, recently the England Cricket Board had appointed Stephen Fleming as the head coach of its Test team, and during that time Fleming had given a big offer to Michael Hussey to become the batting coach for the England team. But Hussey politely turned down that offer from England and decided to join his homeland Australia. Michael Hussey looked very excited after becoming a part of the Australian coaching setup. Expressing his sentiments, he said that it is a matter of immense pride and excitement for him to be a part of his national team in a more formal, permanent and meaningful role in the coming years.
Australia’s next big goal is to capture the Ashes and Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
The biggest responsibilities that lie on the shoulders of Michael Hussey include the prestigious Ashes series and the upcoming high-profile matches. Australia’s next biggest and toughest target is to retain its hold on the upcoming Ashes series against England. However, before that, the Kangaroo team faces the challenge of a tough series against India, where the team will have to perform well at home and on foreign tours.
Forgetting the wounds of the defeat in South Africa, the Australian team is now preparing to enter the field with completely new enthusiasm. Michael Hussey’s experience, his calm leadership style and his knack for managing matches in difficult situations will certainly be of great use to the Australian batsmen.
Exciting series against England will start from 13th November
The upcoming matches between Australia and England are going to start very soon. An exciting three-match ODI series and five-match T20 series are to be played between the two teams. This much-awaited tour will begin with the first ODI match on November 13, while the final and fifth match of this ODI series will be played on November 18 at the Hobart ground.
Immediately after this, the T20 series will start in Melbourne on 21 November, and the last match of this short format will be played in Canberra on 2 December. During all these matches, the strategies of Michael Hussey as a coaching consultant and his coordination with the players will be kept a close eye on all the greats of the cricket world.