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Australia turn to Hussey ahead of Ashes after batting slump

Global Published 6 November 2026, 11:00 · archived 6 Nov 2026

Australia roped in Mike Hussey as a long-term consultant coach on Friday to tackle their batting vulnerabilities ahead of next year’s Ashes series in England. Hussey’s new stint will also include next year’s 50-over World Cup and an advisory role for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and the subsequent Twenty20 World Cup. The appointment comes as Australia seek to halt a worrying slide in red-ball form ahead of a packed test calendar that includes the Ashes, which England will host in June, July and August next year. Pat Cummins’ side have faced mounting scrutiny over their batting after slumping ...

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