Mike Hussey Joins Australia Cricket as Consultant
The former Australian batter will advise the men's national team across the T20 series against England and the 2027 Ashes and World Cup cycle.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Australia and New Zealand
Former Australian cricketer Mike Hussey will serve as consultant coach for the men's team, beginning with the T20 series against England later this month. The role extends into the 2027 Ashes and ICC Men's Cricket World Cup and includes T20 advisory work for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Why it matters
Hussey brings extensive international experience to Australia's men's cricket set-up as the squad prepares for a busy run of tournaments. His appointment gives the team continuity through several major competitions over the coming years.
Hussey has more than 300 international appearances for Australia across all formats and was part of the 2007 ODI World Cup and 2022 T20 World Cup-winning teams. The source does not detail how his consultant responsibilities will be divided between batting, fielding and selection matters.
The players
Mike Hussey
Former Australian batter who played more than 300 international matches and was part of the 2007 ODI World Cup and 2022 T20 World Cup-winning squads.
Cricket Australia
The governing body for cricket in Australia, responsible for the national men's and women's teams.
The details
Hussey will begin his consultant role during the T20I series against England later this month, before shifting focus to preparation for the NRMA Insurance Test series against New Zealand. He has also coached in the Indian Premier League and The Hundred, and provided coaching assistance during recent Australian summers.
Timeline
Later this month (November 2026): Consultant role begins with the T20 series against England.
2027: Consultant role covers the Ashes and ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.
2028: T20 advisory role for the Los Angeles Olympics.
Season Trajectory
Hussey's appointment follows his playing career with Australia's 2007 ODI World Cup-winning squad and his later coaching roles in the IPL and The Hundred. It places an experienced former player in a consultant role across the next run of major Australian men's cricket competitions.
Cricket fans attending or following the England T20I series and the New Zealand Test series can expect the consultant's involvement in the coming matches. Those planning travel around the 2027 Ashes or 2028 Olympic cricket should check official schedules when they are released.
The takeaway
Hussey's appointment shows Cricket Australia drawing on experienced former players to support its men's team across several tournament cycles. Readers following the sport can track how the consultant role shapes preparation through the 2027 and 2028 events.
What happens next
Hussey's consultant role begins with the T20I series against England later this month, followed by the NRMA Insurance Test series against New Zealand.
Further reading
For more on Australia's sporting calendar, see the Australia and New Zealand travel section.
