India, Nov. 6 -- Former Australia batter Mike Hussey has been appointed as consultant coach and T20 advisor by Cricket Australia, the board said in an announcement made on Friday.

The left-hander, who played 79 Tests, 185 ODIs and 38 T20Is for the national team, has been brought on board as Australia prepares for the Ashes series and next year's ODI World Cup, as well as the 2028 T20 World Cup and the LA Olympic Games.

Hussey, nicknamed Mr Cricket during his playing days, is remembered for his heroic batting against Pakistan in the 2010 T20 World Cup semi-final. His unbeaten 60 off 23 balls stunned the defending champions.

The 51-year-old expressed his joy at being given a new role with the squad, and said he was looking forward to ser...