Michael Hussey has chosen the Australian role because it gives him a lot of flexibility. He may continue his current commitments in franchise cricket, ‘The Hundred’ and commentary.
Michael Hussey Rejects England’s Batting Coach Offer: Former Australian batsman Michael Hussey has turned down the chance to become England’s Test batting coach. Instead, he will take up a part-time consultancy role with ‘Cricket Australia’. The decision is good news for Australia ahead of next year’s Ashes series. Now, England Test head coach Stephen Fleming will now need to explore other options for his coaching staff.
According to the ‘The Guardian’ report, Hussey has chosen the Australian role because it gives him a lot of flexibility. He may continue his current commitments in franchise cricket, ‘The Hundred’ and commentary. Hussey had spoken to Fleming about joining the England coaching staff last month, but he decided to stay in Australia. The decision comes at a time when England preparing for the 2027 Ashes series.
For Hussey, the decision also means that he can continue his work with Welsh Fire in ‘The Hundred’ and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), as well as commentary with Fox Sports. He was the head coach of Welsh Fire this year and has also worked as batting coach of CSK.
Michael Hussey’s decision comes as a blow to Fleming, who had earmarked him as a potential member of the England support staff. The England and Wales Cricket Board may continue their search for a permanent batting coach, although former England batsman Marcus Trescothick remains an option.
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