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Aussies swoop on Hussey in boost to coaching ranks

Mike Hussey will join the Australian squad as a consultant coach ahead of this month's T20I series against England…

By Jack Paynter · Cricket Australia

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 3:00 AM

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Mike Hussey has joined Australia's men's cricket team as a consultant coach and T20 advisor.
Hussey will assist during the upcoming five-match T20I series against England and the Test series against New Zealand.
His role extends to next year's Ashes series and the ODI World Cup in southern Africa.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Cricket Australia announced on Friday that batting great Mike Hussey has returned to the national men's setup as a consultant coach. The 51-year-old will begin immediately by assisting head coach Andrew McDonald's squad during the upcoming five-match T20I series against England and the summer Test series against New Zealand.

Hussey will also serve as a consultant coach for next year's Ashes and the ODI World Cup in southern Africa. In addition, Cricket Australia confirmed he will act as a T20 advisor ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and the 2028 T20 World Cup.

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