Michael Hussey

Michael Hussey

Australia Left Handed Bat
IPL ALL TIME STATS
59 Mat
1977 Runs
122.64 S/R
38.76 Avg
116 H/S

Personal Information

Full Name Michael Edward Killeen Hussey
Date of Birth May 27, 1975
Nationality Australia
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Current Team(s)
Role Left-handed Batsman, Right-arm medium Bowler
Past Team(s)
Family David Hussey (Brother), Jasmine Hussey and Molly Hussey (Daughter), Helen Hussey (Mother), Amy Hussey (Spouse), Ted Hussey (Father), William Hussey (Son)

Batting Stats

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Game Type Mat Inn R BF NO Avg S/R 100s 50s H 4s 6s Ct St
ODIs 185 157 5442 6243 44 48.15 87.16 3 39 109 383 80 105 0
TESTs 79 137 6235 12436 16 51.52 50.13 19 29 195 685 39 85 0
T20Is 38 30 721 529 11 37.94 136.29 0 4 60 58 25 20 0
T20s 161 149 4569 3658 27 37.45 124.90 1 35 116 423 121 77 0
LISTAs 381 346 12123 15352 71 44.08 78.96 12 90 123 0 0 200 0
FIRSTCLASS 273 486 22783 0 49 52.13 0 61 103 331 0 0 307 0

Bowling Stats

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Game Type Mat Inn O R W Avg E/R Best 5w 10w
ODIs 185 13 40 235 2 117.50 5.87 1/22 0 0
TESTs 79 32 98 306 7 43.71 3.12 2/2 0 0
T20Is 38 1 1 5 0 0 5.00 0 0 0
T20s 161 1 1 5 0 0 5.00 0 0 0
LISTAs 381 0 131 829 20 41.45 6.32 3/52 0 0
FIRSTCLASS 273 0 342 1093 27 40.48 3.19 0 0 0

Michael Hussey News

"I think he can definitely play that role" - Michael Hussey on whether Sameer Rizvi can replicate Ambati Rayudu's pinch-hitting ability "I think he can definitely play that role" - Michael Hussey on whether Sameer Rizvi can replicate Ambati Rayudu's pinch-hitting ability
"I think he can definitely play that role" - Michael Hussey on whether Sameer Rizvi can replicate Ambati Rayudu's pinch-hitting ability 
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"There are other options as well" - Michael Hussey backs Ravindra or Rahane to open the batting in Conway's absence in IPL 2024 "There are other options as well" - Michael Hussey backs Ravindra or Rahane to open the batting in Conway's absence in IPL 2024
"There are other options as well" - Michael Hussey backs Ravindra or Rahane to open the batting in Conway's absence in IPL 2024 
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"I must admit he’s like Benjamin Button! He keeps getting better" - Michael Hussey on MS Dhoni ahead of IPL 2024 "I must admit he’s like Benjamin Button! He keeps getting better" - Michael Hussey on MS Dhoni ahead of IPL 2024
"I must admit he’s like Benjamin Button! He keeps getting better" - Michael Hussey on MS Dhoni ahead of IPL 2024 
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[Watch] "MS Dhoni is back. He'd be hitting the balls in the nets already, I reckon" -Mike Hussey on the CSK skipper ahead of IPL 2024 [Watch] "MS Dhoni is back. He'd be hitting the balls in the nets already, I reckon" -Mike Hussey on the CSK skipper ahead of IPL 2024
[Watch] "MS Dhoni is back. He'd be hitting the balls in the nets already, I reckon" -Mike Hussey on the CSK skipper ahead of IPL 2024 
"Would be difficult for a player like Mitch Marsh" - Michael Hussey hopes for a traditional opener to replace David Warner in Tests "Would be difficult for a player like Mitch Marsh" - Michael Hussey hopes for a traditional opener to replace David Warner in Tests
"Would be difficult for a player like Mitch Marsh" - Michael Hussey hopes for a traditional opener to replace David Warner in Tests

Michael Hussey Videos

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Michael Hussey: A Brief Biography

Michael Hussey Biography


Michael Hussey is a former Australian cricketer, who was regarded as one of the profillic left handed batsmen of the country. He was born on 27 may, 1975.


Although he was a latecomer in international cricket, debuting at the age of 28, stats show that his career was no less of being noteworthy. Also known as ‘Mr. Cricket’ or ‘Huss”, Michael Hussey was the top-ranked batsman in the world in 2006.


Early Life


Hussey made his first-class debut at age of 19 in 1994, playing for Western Australia. But Australia’s strong middle-order prevented him from making his international debut early.


Michael Hussey had to churn out no less than 6471 in Australia’s domestic cricket circuit before selectors saw his potential. Hussey’s domestic run tally is the 8th highest in the history of Sheffield Shield.


After making his name in first class cricket, Hussey went on to play for three English county teams, beginning with Northamptonshire in 2001.


Debut


Displaying immense potential in the ING Cup, Hussey was included in the squad for the ODI home series against India in 2004. He made 17 not out that day, helping his team win the match.


Hussey swiftly gained the title of a reliable finisher, scoring 5 half centuries in 2005 and being not out in four of them.


His test debut came against West Indies in 2005, where he only managed 1 run in the first innings and 29 in the other. He announced his arrival by scoring consecutive centuries in the next two matches.


Rise to Glory


Standing at the podium of world cricket stage, Hussey had a lot to offer. 2006 was a special year for Hussey as it saw him bag the top spot in the rankings and also the ICC’s Player of the Year award.


He was included in World ODI XI in the same year and was the 12th man in 2007.


Hussey pulled his team out of trouble in umpteen occasions, one of them being an ODI match against New Zealand in 2007. Australia were in deep trouble chasing a meagre target of 155. Hussey came in to bat when the score read 48-4. While wickets tumbled all around him, Hussey stood strong at one end and scored a 65 not out to carry his team towards victory.


Another memorable innings was the blistering knock against Pakistan in the World T20 semifinal in 2010. Hussey scored a blazing 60 not out from 24 balls, bludgeoning bowlers to secure the final berth for his team.


Low Points


Hussey went over some rough form phases in his career. Early 2007 was especially bad, where he averaged only eight in 10 innings. The world cup did not improve his form where he only scored a total of 87 runs.


Club Career


Hussey had a colourful club career too. He played for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League and achieved the record of becoming the second player to score a century in the tournament. He played a crucial role in guiding the team to victory in numerous occasions.


In Big Bash league, Hussey played for Perth Scorchers for 2 years and later for Sydney Thunder for three years. Hussey also played for Gloucestershire and Durham in the English County.


Captaincy


Michael Hussey was the Australian captain on four occasions, in the absence of Ricky Ponting. The first time was in an ODI against West Indies in 2006. Australia did not win the match in any of the 4 occasions.


Retirement


Michael Hussey retired from Tests in 2013 at the age of 38. His reason for retiring was the wish to spend more time with his family. Hussey planned to play in ODIs a little longer but was dropped by the selectors.


His last ODI was a match against Pakistan in 2012 where he scored a half century. Hussey ended his career with a total of 22 centuries, averaging a mammoth 51.53 in tests and 48.16 in ODIs.