IPL 2018: Chennai Super Kings Appoint Michael Hussey as Their Batting Coach
Published - 06 Jan 2018, 08:15 PM | Updated - 22 Aug 2024, 11:47 PM
Another major news coming out of the Chennai Super Kings camp is that they have appointed Michael Hussey as their batting coach. Couple of days after CSK had retained MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, and Suresh Raina, they have appointed former Australian batsman, Hussey who has been associated with the franchise before as well. Hussey was picked up by CSK in the inaugural auction and stayed with the team till 2013.
He then returned to the franchise in 2015 after serving a sting with Mumbai Indians in 2015. Hussey is the third highest run-getter for CSK behind Suresh Raina (4,541)and MS Dhoni (3,436) with 2213 runs in 64 matches at an average of 40.98. He also won the Orange cap in 2013 for being the highest run-getter in the season.
On being appointed the coach, Hussey spoke on his return and said:
“I am really excited about returning to the Chennai Super Kings in a coaching capacity and working with the players to help them get the best out of themselves and also help to bring success to this great franchise, I have so many great memories as a player and have made many wonderful friends in Chennai and now I am excited about giving back to the franchise in trying to help the next generation of CSK players.”
CSK is returning to the IPL roster after serving a two-year ban for the alleged match-fixing saga. The return has got fans excited, and Hussey feels it is exciting to have the team back in the league:
“It is exciting to have CSK back in the competition and I am sure the fans are very happy to have their team back on the field.”
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