Batting great Mike Hussey is back in Australia's ranks after Cricket Australia confirmed he will join the men's team as a consultant coach for next year's Ashes and the ODI World Cup in southern Africa.

A T20 advisor for two huge 2028 tournaments

The 51-year-old, who averaged more than 51 in 79 Tests, will also work as a T20 advisor ahead of two huge tournaments in 2028 - the Los Angeles Olympics and the T20 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

When does Hussey start?

Hussey will start almost immediately, helping the side during the upcoming five-match T20I series against England later this month and this summer's Test series against New Zealand. It is a role he knows well, having joined the squad in similar positions in recent summers, including training camps in Perth before Tests against England, India and Pakistan.

Hussey's coaching journey since retirement

Since retiring from playing in 2016, Hussey has built an impressive coaching CV.

  • Part of Matthew Mott's coaching panel when England won the T20 World Cup in Australia in 2022

  • Chennai Super Kings' long-time batting coach under Stephen Fleming

  • Led Welsh Fire in this year's Hundred

He was even talked about as a candidate to return to England's set-up before Cricket Australia moved first.

What Hussey and McDonald said

Hussey: "Thrilled to be back"

"I am thrilled to be back with the Aussie team in a more formal and meaningful role going forward," Hussey said. "This team has achieved so much in recent times, to which I hope I can add value to the coaching and playing groups ahead of what will be an exciting and challenging period."

McDonald: A highly valued part of the staff

Head coach Andrew McDonald called Hussey a highly valued part of the staff in the past, praising both his skill set and his qualities as a person.

Hussey the player: a career in brief

As a player, Hussey represented Australia in 302 internationals between 2005 and 2013, winning the 2007 ODI World Cup and the 2006-07 Ashes whitewash, and his unbeaten 60 off 24 balls against Pakistan in the 2010 T20 World Cup semi-final remains one of the tournament's most famous knocks.

Source: Cricket Australia