Cricket Australia has appointed former international batsman Michael Hussey as a long-term batting consultant to assist the national team in their preparations for the 2027 Ashes and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
Hussey, who enjoyed a prolific international career for Australia, will work alongside the existing coaching staff to support the development of the batting group. The role is intended to provide technical input and continuity as Australia builds toward two major events across formats.
The appointment reflects a strategic emphasis on strengthening the top-order and middle-order batting stocks ahead of the home-and-away Ashes cycle in 2027 and the multi-sport stage in 2028. Team management say they want to ensure players are exposed to specialist coaching and a consistent programme as part of longer-term planning.
The move also highlights the increasingly integrated approach national boards are taking to preparation, balancing the demands of Test cricket with the priorities of limited-overs competition. Hussey’s role is expected to involve work with both senior internationals and emerging players as the squad is developed over the next two years.
Cricket Australia has not provided detailed public timelines for Hussey’s involvement, but characterised the recruitment as part of a broader build-up intended to leave the side well prepared for the challenges of the Ashes and the Olympic tournament cycle.