Stephen Fleming seeks Michael Hussey as England Test batting coach
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 7:37 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Stephen Fleming has approached Michael Hussey to serve as the batting coach for the England Test team. Fleming, who recently became head coach, is exploring options for his backroom staff. Hussey is currently head coach of Welsh Fire in The Hundred and has a long history of collaboration with Fleming at Chennai Super Kings. The potential appointment would see Hussey transition from his role in the IPL to coaching England's batting unit, coinciding with upcoming Test matches and a tour of South Africa in December, where Marcus Trescothick will act as interim coach. Further developments on this front are awaited.
- •Stephen Fleming has made an informal approach to Hussey.
- •Hussey is currently head coach of Welsh Fire.
- •Fleming will not take charge until the South Africa tour.
- •Trescothick will coach during the Pakistan series beginning August 19.
- •Hussey has a strong record against England in his playing career.
- 7:37 PMYahoo Sports — Stephen Fleming approaches CSK legend for England batting coach role
- 12:32 PMYahoo Sports — Stephen Fleming wants Australian Ashes hero and CSK colleague Michael Hussey as England Test batting coach
"After ending his long association with Chennai Super Kings (CSK), England Test head coach Stephen Fleming has reportedly approached former CSK batter Michael Hussey about joining his coaching staff for England Test team. According to 7Cricket, Fleming has informally asked Hussey if he would be interested in becoming England's batting coach.
"With Stephen Fleming now set as the head coach for the English Test side, the New Zealander wants CSK colleague and Ashes hero Michael Hussey as the batting coach.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 7:37 PMStephen Fleming approaches CSK legend for England batting coach role
After ending his long association with Chennai Super Kings (CSK), England Test head coach Stephen Fleming has reportedly approached former CSK batter Michael Hussey about joining his coaching staff for England Test team. According to 7Cricket, Fleming has informally asked Hussey if he would be interested in becoming England's batting coach.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 12:32 PMStephen Fleming wants Australian Ashes hero and CSK colleague Michael Hussey as England Test batting coach
With Stephen Fleming now set as the head coach for the English Test side, the New Zealander wants CSK colleague and Ashes hero Michael Hussey as the batting coach.
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