Australia recruit Hussey for Ashes build-up

Australia has added Michael Hussey, a 51-year-old former batting legend, as a long-term batting consultant to aid their preparation for the 2027 Ashes and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Hussey, nicknamed Mr Cricket, will join the national staff following their T20 series against England, which begins on November 21. His role will extend to helping Australia prepare for the upcoming Olympic cricket competition and the 2028 World Cup, both of which will be held in Australia.

Australia has faced difficulties in their red-ball batting recently, with their performances having been subpar in the last year. Hussey's addition to the team comes as they seek to improve their form and achieve success in the longest format of the game. He previously served as a short-term batting consultant for Australia and had a successful Test and international career, averaging 51.52 runs with the bat in 79 Tests.

Hussey is set to play a vital role in Australia's cricket team in the coming years and looks forward to contributing to their success.