Australian Hussey open to Ashes Test role as England make approach

Ex-Australia batter Hussey said he was informally approached by Stephen Flemming, England’s new red-ball coach.Published On 21 Aug 202621 Aug 2026Australian great Mike Hussey could face his own country in the Ashes after saying he was open to joining England as their Test batting coach.England host Australia in the Ashes in June, July and August next year, looking to take possession of the urn for the first time since 2015.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Champions Arsenal host Coventry City in Premier League opener: What to knowlist 2 of 4What are the key talking points before Man Utd’s new season? What to knowlist 3 of 4Infantino has ‘no way out’ as regional bodies consider no-confidence votelist 4 of 4James Harden agrees to three-year, $97m Cleveland Cavaliers deal: Reportend of listHussey has had an informal approach from England’s new red-ball coach Stephen Fleming, the duo having spent 15 years as teammates and then coaches at Indian Premier League side Chennai Super Kings.“We obviously get on really well and work a lot together,” former Test stalwart Hussey told Fox Sports, where he is employed as a commentator.“So it was just a bit of a passing comment, really ...