Michael Hussey rejects England role for part-time Cricket Australia deal
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 2:55 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
Michael Hussey has declined an offer to serve as England’s Test batting coach. The former Australian batter held discussions with England Test head coach Stephen Fleming last month regarding a position on the team’s backroom staff. Instead, Hussey opted to sign a part-time agreement with Cricket Australia. This move strengthens the coaching support for Pat Cummins’ team ahead of next year's Ashes series. Stephen Fleming is now tasked with resuming his search for a batting coach, with the England and Wales Cricket Board potentially considering the retention of caretaker Marcus Trescothick. The rejection leaves a vacancy in the England staff as the squad prepares for upcoming Test commitments.
- •Michael Hussey declines the role of England Test batting coach
- •Hussey enters into a part-time coaching deal with Cricket Australia
- •Stephen Fleming continues the search for an England batting coach
- •The England and Wales Cricket Board may retain Marcus Trescothick as a caretaker
- •The decision impacts team preparations for next year's Ashes
- 2:55 PMThe Guardian Sport — Michael Hussey rejects England Test role to sign part-time deal with Australia
"Stephen Fleming will continue search for batting coach ECB could opt to retain caretaker Marcus Trescothick Michael Hussey has rejected the chance to become England’s Test batting coach in favour of a part-time deal with Cricket Australia. The former Australia batter held talks last month with the new England Test head coach, Stephen Fleming, about joining his backroom team but is understood to have opted to stay in Australia in a boost for Pat Cummins’ side before the Ashes next year. Continue reading...
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