{
  "id": 2363751,
  "title": "'I would not say no': CSK legend considers England batting coach role for Ashes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/i-would-not-say-no-csk-legend-considers-england-batting-coach-role",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-21T10:47:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/not-no-csk-legend-considers-104700313.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Australian cricketer Mike Hussey has expressed openness to potentially guiding England's batting during the upcoming Ashes series. England head coach Stephen Fleming approached Hussey with the offer after taking over the role in July. Hussey and Fleming have been colleagues for the past 15 years, working together in the Indian Premier League for Chennai Super Kings.\n\nSpeaking to Fox Sports News, Hussey stated that he is not certain whether Fleming's proposal is genuine, but he would not immediately reject the idea. The key consideration for Hussey is the balance between the enjoyment of coaching and maintaining strong relationships.\n\nHussey, who amassed 6,235 runs in 79 Test matches for Australia, admitted that coaching England against Australia in the Ashes series would feel unusual due to the historic rivalry. However, he emphasized that he would fully commit to the role if it was his responsibility.\n\nHussey has faith in Fleming's abilities as the England coach, praising his shrewd understanding of the game and his ability to balance enjoyment with a more controlled approach. The former Australian cricketer anticipates that England will continue to play positive cricket while improving their decision-making.\n\nThe Ashes series is scheduled to take place in June, July, and August next year, with England aiming to regain the trophy for the first time since 2015.",
  "summary": "\"There is a lot of different things to consider. My short answer is I would not say no to anything really,\" Hussey told Fox Sports News.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Hussey considering batting coaching role with England for Ashes series",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/hussey-considering-batting-coaching-role-with-england-for-ashes-series",
        "published": "2026-08-21T02:57:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "'I won't say no': CSK legend considers England batting coach role",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/i-wont-say-no-csk-legend-considers-england-batting-coach-role",
        "published": "2026-08-21T05:17:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Hussey considering batting coaching role with England for Ashes series",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/hussey-considering-batting-coaching-role-with-england-for-ashes-series-2323739",
        "published": "2026-08-21T06:26:33.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}