Mike hussey and dave hussey the destructive brothers in. Gurunath meiyappan controls csk, writes mike hussey in his. Michael hussey is the third highest rungetter for csk in the ipl with 1,768 runs, only behind suresh raina 3,699 and mahendra singh dhoni 2,987. Packed with jawdropping facts and figures and illustrated with colour and black and white photographs, mr cricket is the unputdownable story of mike hussey and the essential cricket companion for 2008. Cricket has been the heartbeat of mike husseys life since the age of 12, when he found that by holding a cricket bat in his left hand he was good, indeed very good, at the game. Hussey is a righthanded batsman and can also bowl rightarm offbreaks. Michael hussey looks on before the big bash league match. This book highlights michael hussey s long journey to the top of the world cricket ladder. In what could turn out to be a sensational revelation, chennai super kings australian opener mike hussey has said that board of control for cricket in india chief n. Read mr cricket by michael hussey available from rakuten kobo. I wasnt told about this book i saw it in the sports section and got attached to it.
For me he was nothing but a dream, a shadow of the term batting and a player who cant be reme. Mike husseys sudden retirement from international cricket took many people by surprise. Packed with jawdropping facts and figures and illustrated with colour and black and white photographs, mr cricket is the. In this, his first book, mike hussey reveals how he made the transformation from talented teenager to sporting superhero. Aug 01, 2014 michael hussey s huge popularity does not rest solely on his incredible playing record. Clt20 and michael hussey unearthing the skeletons buried. Mike hussey joins australia staff for sri lanka, pakistan series. He is the younger brother of former australian cricketer michael hussey. He wrote well about his time playing county cricket in england and his eventual inclusion into the national team. Cricket has been the heartbeat of mike husseys life since the age of 12, about the time that he found it more comfortab.
David john hussey born 15 july 1977 is a former australian cricketer. As he srinivasan was also on the board of the bcci, he gave control of the team to his soninlaw mr. Apr 10, 2020 inside csk training with mike hussey todays video is from april 2019 where we attended the chennai super kings training session before their ipl match against rcb. Australian batsman mike hussey announces retirement ahead. This is a fantastic book about michael husseys career. As a result, the publication of his autobiography was always going to generate intrigue.
Mike hussey hails focused and driven australia before sa. This is a great read for serious cricket fansplayers, however could easily be misperceived as tedious by noncricket fans. Mike hussey writes from the heart and provides the reader with a great understanding of the pressures, insecurities, and joys of being an international cricketer. Described as bradmanesque, hussey is the fastest batsmen ever to reach test runs, and he certainly knows a thing or two. Gurunath meiyappan controls csk, writes mike hussey in his book. Mike hussey ipl, clt20, odis, tests and t20 profile.
Dhoni is the greatest finisher of all time that the cricketing world has ever produced, hussey said while speaking to sanjay manjrekar on espncricinfos videocast. Photo by mark metcalfe cacricket australiagetty images michael hussey is one of the best middleorder batsmen of his era. Former australia batsman mike hussey has heaped praise on ms dhoni, saying the veteran indian wicketkeeperbatsman is the greatest finisher the game of cricket has ever seen. The fastest batsman ever to reach test runs, mike hussey has been to. He left so quietly and subtly that we find ourselves cherishing and celebrating his international. This book highlights michael husseys long journey to the top of the world cricket ladder. They are reportedly exiting as former test captain michael clarke takes over a. Inside ipl team csk cricket training with mike hussey youtube. Mike hussey was the most likeable australian in a belligerent team and one of their best ever batsmen. Inside csk training with mike hussey todays video is from april 2019 where we attended the chennai super kings training session before their ipl match against rcb. Whether dashing english ashes dreams at home or shining in oneday colours, hussey is a batsman and cricketer of outstanding ability, versatility and class. A late bloomer to international cricket, mike hussey was one of the pillars of australias batting during their transition phase post waugh era. Hussey was a relative latecomer to both the oneday international and test australian teams, debuting at 28 and 30 years of age in the respective. Hussey gives an excellent recap of his experience facing dale steyn.
The penultimate episode of qu plays flagship show quick heal bhajji blast with csk promises a cricketing goldmine. Jun 25, 2002 it is fair to say that to an extent, but you also have to take into consideration that i have played most of my cricket in australia for western australia. Get the best deal for michael hussey cricket memorabilia from the largest online selection at. Brett lee, mike hussey exit nine commentary team as.
Nov 20, 2006 so when mike hussey is referred to as mr cricket, you know he has made it to the big time. Hugely popular, husseys legendary passion for cricket and commitment to practice and. Lawrence booth on mike mr cricket hussey sport the guardian. Cricket and aussie fans facebook fan page of michael hussey join fast thank you. Nov 01, 2007 this book tells the remarkable story of how mike hussey became one of the worlds most talented and respected cricketers. Oct 11, 20 mike husseys sudden retirement from international cricket took many people by surprise. Popularly known as mr cricket, he made his test debut against the west.
He continues to play in the ipl and commentate on important matches. It is fair to say that to an extent, but you also have to take into consideration that i have played most of my cricket in australia for. Michael hussey check husseys news, career, age, rankings. Michael hussey retired from the australian cricket team in january 20. Hussey is not only a great cricketer but he is also. Even after ten years of firstclass cricket it was a very confronting adjustment to make when it all started to happen for me. The 42yearold has revealed details of the traumatic births of molly, 10, and oscar, 5 both born 12 weeks early. Also finds michael hussey clt20 batting and bowling records, michael hussey clt20 performance and clt20 career statistics. Winning edge takes you inside the dressing room, onto the field and into the mind of one of australias best elite cricketers, mike hussey in this behindthescenes look into the world of firstclass cricket, hussey reveals how he kept his mind on the game when the media chatter got too loud, what its like when the australian captain is also a selector, and how it feels to be the. Nov 01, 2007 cricket has been the heartbeat of mike hussey s life since the age of 12, about the time that he found it more comfortable to bat lefthanded than right. Described as bradmanesque, hussey is the fastest batsmen ever to reach test runs, and he certainly knows a thing or two about how to put willow on leather. Michael hussey profile icc ranking, age, career info. Cricket has been the heartbeat of mike hussey s life since the age of 12, about the time that he found it more comfortab.
Dhoni can make opposition captain blink first, says mike. He is also the author of mr cricket, and underneath the southern cross. Hussey is also widely known by his nickname mr cricket. Cricket has been the heartbeat of mike husseys life since the age of 12, when he found that by holding a cricket bat in his left hand he was good, indeed very good, at. The waca, in perth, is typically one of the harder places to score runs whereas wantage road, in northants, is a batting paradise. A finisher of repute himself, former australia batman michael hussey believes indias world cupwinning former captain mahendra. Find husseys records, biography, centuries, runs, wickets.
Mike hussey hails focused and driven australia before sa series. Cricket mike hussey gets up close and personal with. Mike hussey is the latest great to be brought into the fold after ricky ponting joined the backroom staff at the oneday world cup this year and steve waugh helped out during the ashes series in. Mr cricket ebook by michael hussey 9781742732046 rakuten kobo. Former test stars brett lee and mike hussey wont be part of the nine networks cricket commentary team this summer. This book is eminently readable, not just for cricket fans, but for anyone interested in the makeup of a champion. Cricket has been the heartbeat of mike hussey s life since the age of 12, about the time that he found it more comfortable to bat lefthanded than right. Mike hussey was brilliant with an unbeaten 61 to steer australia home to a sixwicket win in the 2006 adelaide ashes test match as the home side pulled off a memorable finalday victory. So when mike hussey is referred to as mr cricket, you know he has made it to the big time. Despite your 809 runs in seven matches, northamptonshire have lost six on the trot in the county championship under your captaincy. Mr cricket by michael hussey overdrive rakuten overdrive. Michael hussey, for what do you remember him and what he actually was.
Hussey is in south africa with the touring australian side as they prepare for the start of the 3match t20i series. It has ups and downs but you can relive his feelings. Popularly known as mr cricket, he made his test debut against the west indies in brisbane in november 2005, and has scored 6,183 test runs over 78 tests in his career. Oct 29, 20 cricket great michael hussey drops by to talk about his new book underneath the southern cross we find out about a very interesting story involving a suppository and tom moody. Mike hussey has left quite the void in australian cricket, and in the sport itself as a whole. The 42yearold has revealed details of the traumatic births of molly, 10, and oscar, 5 both born 12 weeks early and an infection that threatened wife amys life. Brett lee, mike hussey exit nine commentary team as michael.
In this, his first ever book, mike reveals how he made the transformation from talented teenager to sporting superhero, his remarkable passion for the game and exactly what makes him such a fierce, driven competitor. Dhoni can make opposition captain blink first, says mike hussey. Hugely popular, hussey s legendary passion for cricket and commitment to practice and preparation are of endless. Hussey s ascent to the sports least imaginative nickname is all the more remarkable for its speed. Michael husseys huge popularity does not rest solely on his incredible playing record. Read about michael husseys profile, latest news, articles, career updates only on. Page 2 clt20 and michael hussey unearthing the skeletons. Underneath the southern cross by michael hussey goodreads. He was captain of the melbourne stars in the big bash league.
Michael hussey joins australia cricket team staff for sri. He adores the game, analyses it, researches it and respects it. Mike hussey was the most likeable australian in a belligerent team and one of their best. Hussey, m e k test cricket, profile, statistical overview, batting graphs, bowling graphs, performances by ground, performances by opponent, performances by year, performances by series, performances by batting position, analysis of dismissals, list of innings, partnership records, man of match awards. Michael hussey autobiography and cricket history by mike. Mike hussey and dave hussey the destructive brothers in cricket. This is a great read for serious cricket fansplayers, however could easily be misperceived as tedious by non cricket fans. Cricket great michael hussey drops by to talk about his new book underneath the southern cross we find out about a very interesting story involving a suppository and tom moody. Husseys cricketing prowess was perhaps first widely acknowledged. It tells of many of his pregame rituals and idiosynchrocies. Oct 14, 2016 former test stars brett lee and mike hussey wont be part of the nine networks cricket commentary team this summer. Hussey was a relative latecomer to both the oneday international and test australian teams. By thrasy petropoulos bbc sport online cricket writer q.
Cricket has been the heartbeat of mike husseys life since the age of 12, when he found that by holding a cricket bat in his left. Hussey s cricketing prowess was perhaps first widely acknowledged. Hussey, mike mr cricket, driven to succeed, signed. Cricket as he is fondly called got candid with his exmumbai indians and current chennai super kings team mate harbhajan singh. This book is a very honest and modest account of michael husseys career through to his retirement from australian cricket. Apr 14, 2020 a finisher of repute himself, former australia batman michael hussey believes indias world cupwinning former captain mahendra singh dhonis unbelievable power and selfbelief. Michael edward killeen hussey born 27 may 1975 also known as mike hussey is an australian cricket coach, commentator and former international cricketer, who played all forms of the game. Michael hussey autobiography and cricket history book.
Mr cricket ebook door michael hussey 9781742732046. We have also provided mike hussey international debut in test, odi, twenty20, ipl and clt20 with his first match of respected types of cricket with opposite team, date and place. Michael hussey is the latest legend to be bought into the australia national cricket teams fold, after ricky ponting joined the backroom. This book tells the remarkable story of how mike hussey became one of the worlds most talented and respected cricketers. Behind the scenes of elite cricket by hussey, mike, sygall. In the very beginning of the episode, bhajji presented a. Michael hussey is an amazing cricketer and father so i want to take stuff out of this book. Micheal hussey the book i have decided to read this book because i love sport but mainly cricket and love hearing what they had to go through to be a cricket player. Winning edge takes you inside the dressing room, onto the field and into the mind of one of australias best elite cricketers, mike hussey in this behindthescenes look into the world of firstclass cricket, hussey reveals how he kept his mind on the game when the media chatter got too loud, what its like when the australian captain is also a selector, and how it feels to be the one to. Srinivasan made gurunath meiyappan chennai super kings. This is an edited extract from winning edge by michael hussey. Mike hussey faced many anxious times in his cricket career but nothing compared to almost losing two babies and his wife.
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