FORMER Test batsman Mike Hussey has joined the National Cricket Centre in Brisbane as a consultant batting coach.
Hussey’s role will see him work closely with Cricket Australia’s national performance squad programme, Australia A and the Commonwealth Bank Southern Stars.Cooley, the National Cricket Centre’s head coach said securing Hussey’s services is a coup for Australian Cricket.
“Mike has played all around the world and mastered the art of playing in all three formats,” said NCC head coach Troy Cooley.
“To be able to use his skills, knowledge and outstanding leadership skills to help develop the next generation of Australian players is just fantastic.
“Mike’s involvement and contribution to a successful era of Australian cricket makes him the complete package and our young up-and-coming male and female players will benefit greatly from working with him.”
Hussey, who retired from international cricket a year ago but continues to play T20 cricket, was looking forward to taking on an official coaching position.
“I’m thrilled to be able to continue my love of Australian cricket through this role,” he said. “The opportunity to work with the country’s finest young talent is exciting and I’m looking forward to getting started with the National Performance Squad in Brisbane in the coming months.”
Hussey will continue to be based in Perth, but will travel to the National Cricket Centre in Brisbane to fulfil his coaching duties on a part-time basis.
The national performance squad will be selected this month. (CA)