India, Aug. 21 -- Former Australia great Michael Hussey has revealed that he is considering joining England's coaching staff after being informally approached by new Test head coach Stephen Fleming over the batting coach role. Fleming was appointed England men's Test head coach last month, succeeding Brendon McCullum as the red-ball side enters a new era with Joe Root also returning as captain. The former New Zealand skipper will formally take charge following the ongoing Test series against Pakistan, with England's winter tour of South Africa set to be his first assignment.

One of Fleming's early moves appears to have been sounding out Hussey, with whom he shares a long-standing relationship from Chennai Super Kings. The pair have worke...