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Did Michael Hussey Take Dig At Mumbai Indians Over Rohit Sharma Captaincy Fiasco? A Fact Check | Cricket News
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Did Michael Hussey Take Dig At Mumbai Indians Over Rohit Sharma Captaincy Fiasco? A Fact Check | Cricket News

[ad_1] Michael Hussey during SRH vs CSK mid-innings chat© X (Twitter)A post on social media went viral where Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batting coach Michael Hussey went viral on social media where the former Australia star claimed to have taken a dig at Mumbai Indians over their recent captaincy fiasco. In the post, Hussey was quoted saying that there's only one captain that CSK feared over the years (Rohit Sharma) but he isn't leading the Mumbai franchise anymore. However, the post has turned out to be fake.The viral fake post read: "To be honest, this year, no one. There is only one Captain Rohit Sharma who has beaten us in finals, and he is no longer captain. You know who I'm talking about (laughs)".Question during mid-innings chat: "Which captain does the CSK management fear?"Mike Hu...
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“We Were Expecting MS Dhoni To Come Out But…”: CSK Coach Michael Hussey Confirms Thala’s Role | Cricket News
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“We Were Expecting MS Dhoni To Come Out But…”: CSK Coach Michael Hussey Confirms Thala’s Role | Cricket News

[ad_1] Following his side's win over Gujarat Titans (GT) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batting coach Michael Hussey lauded newly-appointed skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, saying that he is a very "smart, cricket-savy" guy who is doing a great job, especially in rotating the bowlers and placing fields. The fortress at Chepauk stood untouched as the Chennai Super Kings registered a comprehensive 63-run win over the Gujarat Titans on Monday in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.Speaking after the match, Hussey was quoted as saying by ESPNCricinfo, "I think he (Ruturaj) been fantastic. He is very well prepared. Him, Flem (head coach Stephen Fleming), MSD - they get together and talk tactics before the game. But I think the way Rutu changes the bowle...
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“He’s Like Benjamin Button”: Michael Hussey Lauds MS Dhoni Ahead Of IPL 2024 | Cricket News
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“He’s Like Benjamin Button”: Michael Hussey Lauds MS Dhoni Ahead Of IPL 2024 | Cricket News

[ad_1] Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Chennai Super Kings batting coach Michael Hussey lauded the skipper MS Dhoni and admitted that he is like Benjamin Button. The 48-year-old asserted that the former India skipper is preparing really well for the upcoming season and at the moment he is batting extremely well. "He's preparing really well. His knee seems good at this stage. And he's batting extremely well at the moment. I must admit he's like Benjamin Button! He keeps getting better," said Hussey in an inter-college T20 Cricket Tournament at Guru Nanak College in Chennai as quoted by CSK website.The CSK batting coach further stated that Dhoni would find it difficult to run between the wickets during batting."He's not as young as he used to be. So, the scampering between t...
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India vs Australia T20I Series ‘Devalued’: Cricket Great On What ‘Cheapens’ The Contest | Cricket News
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India vs Australia T20I Series ‘Devalued’: Cricket Great On What ‘Cheapens’ The Contest | Cricket News

[ad_1] India lead Australia 2-1 in the five-match T20I series.© AFPAustralian great Michael Hussey believes the five-match T20I series against India just after the World Cup had devalued the contest, adding that an overkill of cricket was "physically" and "mentally" tiring out the players. Just four days after Australia lifted the ODI World Cup in Ahmedabad defeating India on November 19, the teams squared off for the first T20I in Visakhapatnam on November 23. "I certainly feel like this T20 series has been devalued. It doesn't cheapen the World Cup but it certainly cheapens this series," Hussey, who has more than 12,000 international runs across the three formats, told Sen Radio on Wednesday.With six Australian players returning home after the third T20I in Guwahati to prepare for the ...
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‘Adam Zampa, Mitchell Marsh Will Be Vital To Australia’s Chances In World Cup’: Mike Hussey | Cricket News
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‘Adam Zampa, Mitchell Marsh Will Be Vital To Australia’s Chances In World Cup’: Mike Hussey | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former Australian cricketer Mike Hussey believes spinner Adam Zampa and all-rounder Mitchell Marsh will play a crucial role in the team's bid to clinch the World Cup in India later this year. Leg-spinner Zampa, 31, was first picked in Australia's limited-overs squad in 2016 and since then has played 79 ODIs taking 131 wickets. With Indian conditions expected to favour spin bowling, Hussey believes Zampa would be the go-to bowler for Pat Cummins' side.The wrist spinner with a skidding stock delivery played a vital role in Australia's maiden T20 World Cup triumph in the UAE in 2021, finishing with 13 wickets at an economy rate of just 5.81."Adam Zampa could play a big role for Australia throughout the tournament," said Hussey on Friday."He has been really good over the last few year...
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“MS Dhoni’s Biggest Strength Is…”: CSK Coach After Team’s 5th IPL Title Win | Cricket News
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“MS Dhoni’s Biggest Strength Is…”: CSK Coach After Team’s 5th IPL Title Win | Cricket News

[ad_1] Chennai Super Kings batting coach Mike Hussey heaped praise on the veteran batter Ambati Rayudu for his performance in CSK's victory against Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL ) 2023 on Monday. Rayudu went on the back foot to send the ball flying into the stands with his raw strength in the 13th over of the game. From that point, CSK made their way back into the game and clinched their fifth IPL title. "Some of those shots from Rayudu, I don't think many in the world can hit shots to slower balls like that," Hussey said after the match. He also lauded Dhoni's ability to take off pressure from players."He's an amazing human being, the biggest strength is taking the pressure off the young guys. You saw a good example of that in the qualifier with Senapati, He told him ...
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“Hard To See Past…”: Australia Great Picks Key Players For WTC Final | Cricket News
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“Hard To See Past…”: Australia Great Picks Key Players For WTC Final | Cricket News

[ad_1] Virat Kohli in action for the Indian cricket team© BCCINew Delhi:Michael Hussey feels it is "hard to see past Virat Kohli" if India are to win the World Test Championship final against Australia at the Oval in London from June 7. Besides Kohli, skipper Rohit Sharma will be key to India's chances in the WTC final, the former Australia batter said. "It's hard to see past Virat Kohli. He (Kohli) is obviously coming back into some great form again in all forms of the game really, so both he and Rohit Sharma with the bat are going to be important for India," Hussey told the ICC website. Kohli is back to his best and recently scored back-to-back hundreds in the IPL for Royal Challengers Bangalore.Kohli has reached the UK along with Mohammad Siraj, and the team is training at Kent Cricke...
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“Like Michael Bevan And Michael Hussey…” Australia Legend’s Huge Complement For Rinku Singh After IPL 2023 Heroics | Cricket News
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“Like Michael Bevan And Michael Hussey…” Australia Legend’s Huge Complement For Rinku Singh After IPL 2023 Heroics | Cricket News

[ad_1] Rinku smashed an unbeaten 67 off just 33 balls vs LSG, but KKR fell short by one run.© BCCI/IPLImpressed by his temprament during pressure situations, former Australia all-rounder Tom Moody said India should definitely look at Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Rinku Singh for the finisher's role going into the future. Despite KKR enduring a poor season, Rinku's form has been the biggest positive sign for the two-time champions. In 14 league matches, Rinku scored 474 runs at an average of 59.25. He has hit four half-ceturies, striking at 149.5. On Saturday, Rinku smashed an unbeaten 67 off just 33 balls, but KKR fell short by one run."We definitely know now that he's the finisher India should consider going forward into World Cups. He's shown enormous temprament, skill and consist...
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“Whether MS Dhoni Is Playing His Last IPL…”: CSK Coach’s Honest Take On Retirement Buzz | Cricket News
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“Whether MS Dhoni Is Playing His Last IPL…”: CSK Coach’s Honest Take On Retirement Buzz | Cricket News

[ad_1] MS Dhoni could be playing his last IPL© BCCI/SportzpicsAmid the buzz over Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni's retirement from the Indian Premier League, CSK's batting coach Mike Hussey has shed some light ahead of their clash against the Delhi Capitals on Saturday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. In the pre-match conference, Hussey said that the only person who knows about Dhoni's retirement from IPL is MS himself."That is the thing we have not spoken about. Whether he is playing his last IPL or not only he knows. We have no idea. He is hitting sixes and finishing off games," Hussey said in the pre-match conference."From my point of view as a batting coach, he is still batting really well. He is still motivated to keep coming into the training and working on his game, he is hitting...
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